Bioethanol — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
N/A (Policy Notification)	2018	The National Policy on Biofuels 2018 superseded the 2009 policy, significantly expanding the scope of feedstocks for ethanol production to include sugarcane juice, sugar beet, sweet sorghum, damaged food grains, and surplus food grains (with NBCC approval). It also introduced a categorization of biofuels into 'Basic' and 'Advanced' and proposed Viability Gap Funding for 2G biorefineries.	This policy provided a robust framework, accelerating the Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) by diversifying feedstock options and offering financial incentives for advanced biofuels. It addressed the 'food vs. fuel' debate more comprehensively and provided greater policy certainty for investors, leading to a surge in ethanol production capacity.
N/A (Target Advancement)	2021	The government advanced the target for achieving 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol from 2030 to 2025. This decision was formalized and communicated through various government notifications and policy statements.	The advancement of the E20 target created a strong impetus for rapid capacity expansion in ethanol production, particularly encouraging investment in both 1G and 2G plants. It necessitated a faster build-out of blending infrastructure and intensified efforts to secure diverse feedstocks, significantly accelerating India's energy transition goals.

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