Share of ethanol production from grains in India may increase beyond 60% in 2024-25: Minister
In India, Chini Mandi reported that grains have emerged as one of the key feedstocks for ethanol production in India, and its share in biofuel output is likely to surge.
It is expected that the share of ethanol production from grains may increase beyond 60% in current ESY 2024-25, according to a government minister.
Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya, stated: “Under the National Bio-fuel Policy, 2018, Government allows various feedstock such as sugarcane, maize, damaged foodgrains, sweet sorghum, sugar beet etc. for production of ethanol for blending in petrol. Due to promotion of maize by government for production of ethanol, maize has been the major contributor of ethanol supplied to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). Further, it is expected that the share of ethanol production from grains may increase beyond 60% in current 2024-25 year. In addition, Government allows sale of FCI rice for ethanol production when excess rice is available with Food Corporation of India (FCI).”
