West ZoneMaharashtra Ethanol Lifeline Relief or Risk for Sugar Mills By Bharat Aawaz - 15 September 2025 0 Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinReddItPrintTelegram Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said #ethanol production has become a lifeline for sugarcane farmers and mills in western #Maharashtra. Supporters call it an economic savior, but critics warn of over-dependence and resource strain.