Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Assam captivate 16 ethanol projects worth Rs. 3,290-crore

 Assam attracts 16 ethanol projects worth Rs. 3,290-crore 

Assam has attracted 16 ethanol projects worth Rs. 3,290-crore under its Ethanol Production Promotion Policy, 2021, the State’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed. He recently held a meeting with the promoters of seven ethanol manufacturing entities who had come forward under the policy to set up their plants. During the meet the promoters apprised the Chief Minister of their latest developments and issues. The seven entities are presently ready to commence construction and commercial production of bio-fuel by the middle of 2023. Six out of seven entities have been provided with land in Industrial Development Corporation Industrial Parks across various parts of the State including two units in IGC Matia, one unit each at Industrial Landbank in Sipajhar, ID Dhing, IGC Balipara and near Assam Plastic Park, Tinsukia. The proposed annual capacity of these seven units is 970-kld with planned investment of Rs. 1,154-crore.




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