Bhopal : In India Ethanol-blended gasoline Considered good for the environment. The central government is continuously encouraging it. Corrupt people have also made room for themselves in this age of incentives. The Madhya Pradesh government, under the central government policy, is promoting rice-based ethanol production. Now a scam has come to light.

Investigation revealed that 50 lakh quintals of government rice, which was supposed to be sent to the ethanol plant, was instead delivered to a trader’s godown and then brought back to the government godown. Its estimated value is around Rs 1160 crore. Another important revelation was made in the investigation. This was no ordinary rice. It was specially prepared, nutritious rice for malnourished children. This rice is also used to prevent anemia in pregnant women and teenage girls. Vitamins and minerals are added to it.

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Meanwhile, the whole affair has exposed collusion between ethanol plant operators, rice mill owners and government agencies.

Rice available at cheap rates

In fact, the Madhya Pradesh government argues that storing surplus grain in godowns risks spoiling it. It is also necessary to make room for the new crop. Hence ethanol production is encouraged. While the government spends approximately 3900 to 4000 per quintal on this rice, the same rice is supplied to the plants at only 2320 per quintal. According to government data, approximately 67 kg of rice is produced from 100 kg of paddy. These costs include the minimum base price, packaging and mill costs.

Three trucks reveal the mystery

This whole scam came to light because of a small incident. On June 2, 3 trucks of rice were sent from Navegaon warehouse in Balaghat to AVJ ethanol plant in Chhindwara. According to the records, this rice was to be used for ethanol production. On June 3, one of these trucks was found at Sancheti Rice Mill in Balaghat. The remaining two trucks never reached the ethanol plant. After the incident came to light, a special police investigation team started the investigation.