Watch: Can India’s Ethanol Blending Target Create A Food-Fuel Conflict? | IndiaSpend
India’s ambitious Ethanol Blended Petrol programme aims to achieve 20% ethanol blending by 2025. Initially driven by surplus sugarcane, the programme now relies heavily on food crops like maize and broken rice to meet ethanol demands. This shift raises concerns about a food-fuel conflict, especially in a country battling hunger and high food inflation. Experts warn that boosting yields to meet ethanol demands will drive up water, fertiliser, and pesticide use, further straining agriculture. Can India’s EBP Programme balance energy goals with the need to secure its food supply? Our report explores this trade-off.
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