Ludhiana, July 24 -- With the Indian government pushing for a significant increase in ethanol blending with petrol, a three-day training-cum-workshop on the theme 'Empowering Field Implementation for Maize-Based Bioethanol and Catchment Development' kicked off at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) at Ladhowal here on Wednesday.

A total of 27 field personnel associated with the project, working across 78 districts in 15 states, participated in the programme. The participants shared progress from their respective regions, including successful field interventions, increasing farmer participation, and dissemination of advanced maize production technologies.

Director, ICAR-IIMR, HS Ja...