ChiniMandi, the largest news and networking portal catering to the sugar, bioenergy and allied industries today presented a ‘White Paper’ titled ‘Roadmap for Growth of Sugar, BioEnergy and Allied Industries’ to the Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari at his residence. The Minister has assured that he will study the document and take necessary measures to help the industry grow further.
The ‘White Paper’ is based on the brainstorming sessions, discussions and views that emerged at the recently concluded 4th Edition of Sugar-Ethanol & BioEnergy India Conference 2025 (SEIC 2025) by ChiniMandi held in New Delhi on 30th and 31st January 2025. The Conference was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, who addressed the gathering and said that the future of this industry is good.
The document is divided into two broad sections- (i) Key challenges confronting the sugar, bioenergy and allied industries and (ii) Recommendations to the Government to overcome these hurdles and challenges.
Founder and Managing Director of ChiniMandi, Mr. Uppal Shah said, “Despite the impressive growth, the sugar industry faces several challenges that need urgent attention. This White Paper should be treated as a future Roadmap to ensure that this industry survives, grows and competes with global giants”.
“The Indian government, industry stakeholders, and the farming community must collaborate to ensure that the industry overcomes these challenges effectively while capitalising on opportunities in the green energy and biofuels sectors,” he further added.
Mr. Hemant Shah, Co-founder and Director of ChiniMandi said, “Through strategic planning, investment in research and development, and a unified approach to sustainability, India can set new benchmarks in sugar and bioenergy production, contributing to national progress and global sustainability goals”.
The White Paper was also presented to Shri Ashwini Srivastav, (Joint Sectretary – Sugar) Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, who have been instrumental in improving the landscape of this second-largest agro-based industry. Shri Ashwini Srivastav, Joint Secretary (Sugar, DFPD), who was present at the inauguration of SEIC 2025, was given the White Paper for recommended action.
ChiniMandi.com is a leading online platform dedicated to providing comprehensive news, updates, and analytical insights on the sugar, ethanol, and allied industries. The sugar industry plays a vital role in the economy and influences various sectors, yet there has never been a single unified source to bring all stakeholders together. Since its inception in 2018, ChiniMandi.com has been committed to transforming how industry-related information reaches every player in the value chain, eliminating the need to search across multiple sources.
With a strong virtual presence, engaging over 7.5 million users across 212 countries and regions, ChiniMandi.com has played a pivotal role as a media partner for more than 25 major industry events globally. Fostering transparency in trade-related decisions and delivering critical information through a digital medium it contributes to more sustainable and informed decision-making.
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SEIC 2025:
The country’s biggest sugar and bioenergy conference, SEIC 2025, was held by ChiniMandi in New Delhi on 31st January. The two-day event in the national capital set the tone for the sugar and ethanol industry in the new year and laid a clear vision for the industry in the current and upcoming seasons.
The Conference saw an attendance of 600+ from a wide array of fields- Union Ministers, Senior Government officials, representatives from sugar, ethanol and allied industries, OMCs, grain-based distilleries, Associations, Research Institutes, international and domestic traders, agriculturists, scientists, suppliers, etc.
The Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, graced the opening ceremony. There were a total of 8 panel discussions that took place during the two-day conference.
Along with intense brainstorming sessions, there was glamour and entertainment in equal measures at the 2nd edition of SEIA and the felicitation of Sponsors, which enthralled the audience.
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