Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh is set to become a leader in India’s clean energy transition with plans to set up the country’s first private 2G ethanol plant using bamboo as a renewable feedstock.
State’s Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing announced the initiative on social media, describing it as a landmark step toward a greener and more prosperous future for the state.
The minister shared the news after attending a virtual conference on ‘Pioneering Sustainable Bio-Industrial Development in Arunachal Pradesh’.
“This ambitious project is more than a technological breakthrough; it is a statement of Arunachal Pradesh’s resolve to lead India’s clean energy transformation,” Tasing said, adding that the use of bamboo aligns perfectly with the state’s abundant natural resources and commitment to sustainability.
The minister emphasised that the ethanol plant would not only promote eco-friendly industrialisation but also open new economic opportunities for local communities.
“By leveraging our resources in a sustainable way, we will create a thriving bio-economy that generates green jobs, empowers rural communities, adds value to local produce, and strengthens our economic self-reliance,” he said.
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Tasing emphasized the project’s focus on people and the environment, stating, “This is development that respects the environment, honours our people, and places Arunachal at the forefront of the nation’s eco-industrial growth story.”
