Indian Govt To Invite Applications From Firms For Ethanol Projects

The Indian government on April 22, stated that it has decided to invite applications from firms for ethanol projects. The firms that have acquired land for ethanol projects, obtained environmental clearance to set up new distilleries or expansion of existing distilleries, are eligible for the government projects. The government is also planning to enhance the nation's ethanol production capacities and to achieve 20% blending by 2025.