| Policy Name | Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Manufacturing Policy-2025 |
| Announced By | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Objective | Convert agricultural waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy. |
| Key Highlights | - First of its kind in India for integrating agricultural waste-based biofuels into aviation fuel mix. |
| - Aims to establish industrial units in Uttar Pradesh for SAF production. |
| - Targets agricultural residues like sugarcane bagasse, rice husk, and wheat straw as feedstock. |
| - Potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel. |
| Beneficiaries | 2.5 crore farmers in Uttar Pradesh, who will gain new markets for crop waste. |
| Significance | - Climate Change Mitigation: Supports India's Paris Agreement commitments. |
| - Agricultural Waste Management: Reduces stubble burning, improving air quality. |
| - Rural Economy Upliftment: Creates additional income sources for farmers. |
| - Industrial Growth: Leverages UP's agro-industrial base for SAF production. |
| Challenges | - Technological Viability: Efficient conversion of varied agricultural waste into SAF. |
| - Price Competitiveness: Producing SAF at costs close to conventional jet fuel. |
| - Infrastructure Development: Robust logistics for collection, transport, and storage of crop residues. |
| - Policy Integration: Alignment of state and central policies on biofuels and aviation. |
| Way Forward | - Stakeholder Engagement: Incorporate feedback from farmers, industry, and experts. |
| - R&D Investment: Improve technology efficiency and reduce production costs. |
| - Incentives: Provide financial benefits for SAF producers and users. |
| - Farmer Outreach: Educate farmers and ensure fair prices for feedstock. |
| - Public-Private Partnerships: Collaborate for large-scale SAF production. |
