Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Aims 30% Ethanol Blending by 2030; Maize Key
The Indian government wants to mix 30% ethanol with petrol by 2030.
This is like adding a special ingredient to the fuel for cars.
Maize, a type of corn, is a great source for making this special ingredient, called ethanol.
To make enough ethanol, India needs to grow a lot more maize, around 65-70 million tonnes each year!
Scientists are working on growing better types of maize and using machines to help farmers grow more.
A recent workshop was held to help farmers and others learn about growing maize for ethanol.
India aims for 30% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030.
Maize is emerging as a major feedstock for ethanol production.
India needs 65-70 million tonnes of maize annually for E30.
High productivity hybrids and mechanization are crucial for increased maize production.
ICAR-IIMR held a training workshop on maize-based bioethanol.
- Who
- The Union government and the ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR) are involved.
- What
- India aims to achieve 30% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030.
- When
- The goal is to achieve 30% ethanol blending by 2030.
- Where
- The ICAR-IIMR in Ludhiana held a workshop.
- Why
- To achieve the E30 mission by 2030.
- Target
- 30% ethanol blending
- Target Year
- 2030
- Key Feedstock
- Maize
- Annual Maize Production Needed
- 65-70 million tonnes
- Organization
- ICAR-IIMR