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Economic Survey flags risks of biofuel incentives on cropping patterns

The Economic Survey warns that India's biofuel mandates, particularly for ethanol, risk distorting cropping patterns and food prices. While the program has saved foreign exchange and boosted farmer income, administered pricing favors maize, leading to its sharp rise while pulses and oilseeds stagnate. This shift threatens agricultural diversity and food security.

29 Jan 2026 8:59 pm