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India Hosts ISO Council Meeting 2024
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India is hosting a global event in the sugar sector ‘ISO Council Meeting’ in New Delhi. Delegates from more than 30 countries and representatives of many international organisations are joining to deliberate on critical issues of sugar and biofuel sector
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- As the world’s largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar, India has been nominated as the Chair for 2024.
- 24 June 2024: International delegates will tour a grain-based distillery in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, showcasing India’s technological advancements in biofuel production.
- 25 June 2024: A workshop titled “Sugar and Biofuels – Emerging Vistas” will be held at Bharat Mandapam.
- It aims to strengthen the Global Biofuel Alliance, an initiative by the Prime Minister, promoting sustainable biofuel development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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About Global Biofuel Alliance:
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About the International Sugar Organisation (ISO)
- UN Affiliated Body: Headquarters in London, with about 85 member countries covering almost 90% of global sugar production.
- Mandate: To bring together major sugar-producing, consuming, and trading nations to foster mutual understanding and progressive approaches to sugar sector issues.
- Focus on Biofuels: Particularly ethanol, with sugarcane being a major feedstock for ethanol production.
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