The original deadline set by the government for 20% blending of ethanol with petrol was 2030 after it surpassed its previous target of 10% blending five months ahead of schedule
The government on December 7 issued a directive restricting the use of sugarcane juice and sugar syrup in the production of ESY 2023-24 with immediate effect.
India has revised the target to achieve 20% blending of petrol with ethanol by 2025, instead of the earlier target of 2030, says Hanif Qureshi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries
