It is estimated to be using about 14 million tonnes of plastic annually. The bulk of the additional ethanol production is expected to come from the processing of sugar cane. India consumed 194.63 million tonnes of petroleum products in FY-21 as compared with 214.12 million tonnes the previous year. In January, the Union government notified a modified scheme to incentivise ethanol production in the country, which allows sugar mills cheaper loans to make new investments in ethanol-blending factories. Under the scheme, millers can divert excess sugar stocks for ethanol production.

Source: Hindustan Times June 05, 2021 23:59 UTC