Punjab farmers are defending the E20 ethanol-blended fuel programme, saying it helps crop diversification and provides an additional income stream. In response to political criticism of the policy, including views attributed to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, farmers argue that E20 supports a shift away from conventional cropping patterns by creating demand linked to ethanol production. They describe the programme as enabling greater diversification and improving earnings relative to prior practices. The farmers’ stance is presented as opposing the criticism of the E20 policy and emphasizing perceived benefits on the ground. The reporting focuses on farmers’ perspectives rather than an official technical assessment of the programme’s wider economic or environmental impacts. Overall, the sources describe an ongoing public and political debate in Punjab over whether E20 should be expanded or reconsidered, with farmers positioning the programme as beneficial for both diversification of crops and household income.