Dr. Jeewan Prakash Gupta, Chair of the Environment Committee at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted the growing significance of ethanol derived from dented corn in India. On Thursday, he noted that the ethanol industry is expanding rapidly and the government is increasing the mandate for ethanol blending in petroleum products.
Dr. Gupta pointed out that a major challenge in achieving these goals is the availability of feedstock for ethanol production. To address this issue, the PHDCCI organized the 4th International Climate Summit on July 19 this year.
Speaking at a Multilateral Roundtable on Dented Corn Ethanol in New Delhi, Dr. Gupta mentioned that experts from the USA, Japan, South Korea, Canada, France, Sweden, and India attended the summit. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also addressed the event, contributing to a dynamic and engaging atmosphere.
Dr. Gupta pointed out that import of non- edible Dent Corn needs parity with crude oil to ensure sustainable energy security, as it can produce sustainable fuels.
As per news report by The Stateman, at the summit, there was a unanimous agreement to use non-edible yellow dented corn for ethanol production, aiming to enhance the country’s energy security and self-reliance. Dr. Gupta noted that yellow dented corn, not intended for food consumption, is the most suitable feedstock for ethanol for several reasons.
He recommended that the import of dented corn be allowed duty-free for 5-10 years to support local farming until domestic production increases. Following the summit, this event aims to advance this initiative and engage with relevant government authorities.
Experts agree that bioethanol is a preferred method for producing biofuels, promoting decarbonization, and supporting sustainable development while enhancing both energy and food security. Dr. Gupta believes this will help India become self-reliant in biofuel production and a leader in sustainable development.
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