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The National Sugar Institute (NSI) will produce ethanol and compressed biogas (CBG) from the beetroot in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for commercial production.
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- 300 farmers from Uttar Pradesh have been selected for beetroot cultivation.
- BPCL is collaborating in the project, and the ethanol produced will be used at BPCL petrol pumps
Farmer Education and Support
- A seminar led by the Principal Secretary informed farmers about beetroot farming.
- Farmers receive cost support and compensation for traditional crop profits.
- Beetroot can be grown alongside other crops, boosting farmers’ income.
- It weighs over 5 kg and yields high per hectare.
- Can be grown alongside other crops, boosting income.
- One ton of beetroot can produce around 120 liters of ethanol.
About The National Sugar Institute (NSI)
- It was established in April 1957 at Kanpur Nagar.
- Director: Dr. Seema Paroha