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Uttar Pradesh Approves SAF Policy to Attract Investment and Jobs

Uttar Pradesh has approved a plan to encourage companies to make sustainable aviation fuel.

This fuel can be made from materials such as farm leftovers and some kinds of waste.

The state hopes the plan will bring investment and create jobs.

It also aims to help make flying less polluting and support energy security.

Companies that invest different amounts will fall into different size categories.

They may qualify for tax, electricity, training and other incentives.

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency will manage the applications and incentives.

The policy will last five years, unless a new policy replaces it sooner.

Key facts

Policy name: Uttar Pradesh Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Promotion Policy-2026
Approval: Approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Unit categories: Large: ₹200 crore to ₹500 crore; mega: ₹500 crore to ₹1,500 crore; ultra-mega: above ₹1,500 crore
Potential feedstocks: Agricultural residues, municipal waste and non-edible oilseeds
Incentives: May include stamp-duty relief, land-use and development-fee exemptions, net SGST reimbursement, interest subsidy, electricity-duty exemption, skill-development subsidy and patent-fee reimbursement
Nodal agency: Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA)
Policy duration: Five years from implementation, or until a new policy comes into effect, whichever is earlier

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