Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as India’s emerging hub for green aviation fuel, with plans to roll out the country’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Manufacturing Promotion Policy 2025, reports The Times of India.
Speaking at the Indian Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Conclave and Awards 2025 in Delhi, Shashank Chaudhary, Additional CEO of Invest UP, said the draft policy had recently been shared with investors and entrepreneurs for consultation and feedback.
The policy aims to convert agricultural residues such as sugarcane bagasse and rice husk into bio-jet fuel, offering a dual benefit of promoting clean energy while generating additional income for farmers through new markets for crop residues.
“UP offers exceptional connectivity to industries through five international airports, including the upcoming Noida International Airport, world-class expressways, and integrated logistics hubs. With 56% of its population in the working-age group, the state enjoys a strong demographic advantage, making it a compelling destination for global investors,” Chaudhary noted.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and Petroleum & Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, who also addressed the conclave, reiterated the central government’s commitment to advancing clean energy and strengthening international cooperation in the aviation sector.
On the sidelines of the event, Chaudhary also met Benedikt Hoskuldsson, Iceland’s envoy to India, to explore ways of leveraging Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural base to build a robust green aviation ecosystem.
