The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has called on the Government of India to accelerate its roadmap for higher ethanol blending and the nationwide adoption of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs). The association said that advancing ethanol use would help cut carbon emissions, boost farmer incomes, and support India’s net-zero target for 2070.
Following the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme’s recent achievement of the 20% blending milestone, GEMA urged policymakers to chart the next phase of growth. Drawing parallels with Brazil’s ethanol model—where fuel blends range from E27 to E55—the association proposed a similar pathway for India through widespread deployment of FFVs.
Push for a Clear Policy Roadmap
“India must now move beyond 20% blending and make flex-fuel vehicles the new standard,” said Dr. C.K. Jain, President of GEMA. “The ethanol industry has invested heavily in anticipation of rising demand. What’s needed is a clear and forward-looking policy to sustain this momentum.”
Dr. Jain also stressed the importance of government coordination with automakers and fuel distributors to ensure smooth execution of higher blending levels.
Environmental and Economic Benefits
According to GEMA, advancing to higher ethanol blends could:
- Reduce carbon emissions and oil import dependency,
- Strengthen energy security, and
- Generate new income streams for maize, rice, and sugarcane farmers.
The association highlighted three key priorities for enabling a flex-fuel ecosystem:
- Setting vehicle standards for higher ethanol blends,
- Upgrading fuel infrastructure nationwide, and
- Conducting public awareness campaigns to educate consumers.
GEMA reiterated that ethanol blending and FFV adoption form the twin pillars of India’s clean transport transformation — offering a path toward greener mobility, rural growth, and sustainable energy independence.
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