New Delhi, May 30 -- In a bid to reduce dependence on imported crude oil and adopt eco-friendly strategies, the Government of India has implemented an ethanol blending program. As of February 28, 2025, India achieved a 17.98% ethanol blending rate under the current ethanol supply year (2024-25), moving steadily towards the 20% target. This is a commendable achievement.

To meet the larger goal of 25% blending, ethanol production must be significantly ramped up.

Feedstock for Ethanol Production

To boost ethanol availability, the government has launched proactive policies and incentive schemes. Numerous new ethanol production projects are underway. The sugar industry remains the backbone of the ethanol economy, with molasses as the primar...