The cabinet has approved a 3% increase in the procurement price of ethanol from C-heavy molasses to Rs 57.9 per litre for the 2024-25 supply year. This decision aims to promote the use of C-heavy molasses, which has no sugar content, for ethanol production, benefiting the country, farmers, and the environment.
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