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During the inauguration of a bioethanol plant in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the necessity for alternative fuels to decrease reliance on oil and gas. Industry experts, including Vedang Pittie from Harinagar Sugar Mills, called for a comprehensive national policy to facilitate higher ethanol blending beyond E20, advocating for a staggered approach.

Pittie highlighted the sugar sector's potential to produce sustainable aviation fuel and the importance of adjusting ethanol pricing to ensure continuous production. He urged the government to support flex fuel vehicles and establish a clearer roadmap for ethanol blending to promote sustainability and investor confidence.