Sugar export ban reflects a policy problem
India’s sugar policy is slipping into a familiar pattern. When production rises, exports are encouraged. When supply tightens, exports are restricted.
India’s sugar policy is slipping into a familiar pattern. When production rises, exports are encouraged. When supply tightens, exports are restricted.
The unprecedented jump in production, sales, and investment proposals indicates that Uttar Pradesh’s economy is entering a new phase of growth.
Addressing the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) in the national capital, the minister said all tests had confirmed there were no issues with the rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended (E20) petrol.
In line with the vision of revolutionizing the energy and food security, and decarbonization domain, the fifth international climate summit on Corn Revolution Leading to Ethanol, SAF, Chemicals and Hydrogen is all set to take place in New Delhi
India's quest to meet its soaring energy demands and reduce carbon emissions is steering the nation towards biofuels, with ethanol emerging as a pivotal player.
Highlighting the success of India’s ethanol blending programme, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said here on Monday that since its inception, the ethanol blending percentage has surged from 1.53% in 2014 to 15% in 2024.
Dr Gupta has said that inherent challenges to achieve this goal is mainly in terms of availability of feedstock to make ethanol.
India stands at a critical juncture in its quest for energy security and sustainable development. The country’s growing energy demands, coupled with concerns over environmental degradation and climate change, necessitate a transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
The burgeoning energy demand in our nation, propelled by its growing economy, currently witnesses approximately 98 per cent of the transportation sector’s fuel needs being fulfilled by fossil fuels, while the remaining 2 per cent is sourced from biofuels.
Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said the decision was taken in the meeting of a Committee of Ministers.
