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Sugarcane juice and Ethanol production
December 13 , 2023
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- 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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