India has achieved the 10 percent Ethanol blending much ahead of the t

India has achieved the 10 percent Ethanol blending much ahead of the targeted date. Which one among the following greatly benefits from this ?

Cassava plantations
Maize farming
Sugar industry
Wine industry
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2022
In India, ethanol for blending with petrol is primarily produced from sugarcane molasses, a byproduct of the sugar industry. Achieving the 10 percent ethanol blending target means a significant increase in demand for ethanol, directly benefiting sugar mills that produce ethanol and the farmers who grow sugarcane.
– The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and provide a remunerative market for sugarcane farmers and the sugar industry.
– Sugarcane is the main source for ethanol production in India, although other sources like maize are also being explored.
Cassava and maize can also be used to produce ethanol, but in India’s current policy and production scenario, the sugar industry is the major beneficiary of increased ethanol demand for fuel blending. The wine industry is unrelated to fuel ethanol production.
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