Namaste Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has presented a forward-thinking plan to the government: **transform sugar mills into bio-refineries**. Here are the key points:
Objective: Boost production of sustainable aviation fuel and other green energy sources.
Policy Framework: ISMA representatives discussed this transition with Food Minister Pralhad Joshi.
Beyond Ethanol: The plan expands beyond current ethanol, bioelectricity, and biogas production.
International Goals: Aligns with international aviation blending targets (CORSIA mandates) for 2027.
Farmer Incomes: Aims to create alternative markets for India’s **55 million sugarcane farmers**.
Energy Security: Expected to set new benchmarks and strengthen India’s energy security.
Sugar industry body proposes bio-refinery transition plan to govt. https://lnkd.in/ddw3ZbJn.
Source / shared link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12155-022-10406-4
Originally published on LinkedIn on 2024-07-26 19:27:42: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7222684023309893632
