Karnataka Chief Minister has announced that a meeting will soon be held with distillery operators across the state to direct them to begin immediate procurement of maize for ethanol production. The move comes as part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen the biofuel sector while providing stable market support to maize-growing farmers.
According to the Chief Minister, the government aims to accelerate ethanol production to meet rising demand and contribute to national blending targets. Ensuring a consistent supply of maize—a key feedstock for ethanol—is expected to help distilleries operate at optimal capacity.The CM emphasized that this initiative is designed not only to support the ethanol industry but also to safeguard farmers from market fluctuations by guaranteeing better procurement opportunities.
Officials from the agriculture, food processing, and industries departments are expected to participate in the meeting to coordinate procurement systems, pricing mechanisms, and logistics. Further details on the meeting schedule and operational guidelines are likely to be announced in the coming days.
