Current Context : India has allowed export of Second Generation (2G) ethanol with mandatory licence and feedstock certification.

ABOUT 2G Ethanol

• Also Known As: Cellulosic ethanol or advanced biofuel.
• Produced From: Plant fibre (cellulose) – e.g., rice & wheat straw, cane trash, corn cobs, stover.

Other Generations of Ethanol

• 1G Ethanol: Made from food crops like rice, wheat, barley, corn.
• 3G Ethanol: Derived from aquatic biomass like algae.
• 4G Ethanol: From engineered plants and microorganisms.