TNPSC Thervupettagam

Sugarcane juice and Ethanol production

December 13 , 2023 342 days 397 0
  • The Centre banned the use of ‘sugarcane juice and sugar syrup’ for ethanol production in the 2023-24 supply year.
  • It aims to maintain adequate sugar availability for domestic consumption and to keep prices under check.
  • However, the government has allowed use of 'B-molasses', a cane by-product, for ethanol production in 2023-24.
  • Ethanol, a colourless liquid, is blended with fuel as part of the government's initiative to reduce reliance on crude oil imports.

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