Telangana government exploring introduction of ethanol policy

In order to satisfy the concerns of farmers and the ethanol business, the Telangana government is looking into the potential of implementing an ethanol policy. The Telangana Rythu Commission and the industries department recently heard concerns from representatives of the ethanol industry. Ethanol laws have already been implemented in a number of Indian states to aid the sector.

Over the last two to three years, the Center has sent letters of intent (LoIs) to 29 companies; however, only six plants—two in Siddipet and the others in Kamareddy, Khammam, Suryapet, Makthal, and Suryapet—are now being built. In Narayanpet, there is now just one plant in operation. Many businesses that started building, including those in Makthal, have encountered difficulties, especially with regard to obtaining property. The complexity has been increased by local opposition, particularly in the wake of the land acquisition problems in Nirmal’s Dilawarpur hamlet. Since the lands in question are privately owned, industry leaders are pleading with the government to incorporate provisions in the policy, such as incentives or packages, to speed up the land acquisition process.

Leaders in the industry are also pushing for the industries department to take over the excise department’s supervision of the ethanol program. By adopting sustainable methods like ethanol blending, India is making great strides toward securing its energy future. The amount of ethanol blended into gasoline in the current Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2024–25 hit a record 18.2 percent in December. The administration is certain that it will meet its aim of 20% ethanol blending by ESY 2025–2026. One of the government’s initiatives to lessen dependency on imported fuel is the promotion of ethanol mixing.