In a major move to boost green energy and rural economy, the Assam Cabinet has approved a ₹300-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant to be set up in Tezpur.
The initiative aims to harness the state's abundant bamboo resources to support India’s shift toward cleaner, alternative energy sources while driving local economic growth.
Key Highlights of the Project
- ₹300 Crore Investment: Dedicated to building industrial infrastructure centered on bamboo-to-ethanol production.
- Job Creation: Expected to generate around 250 direct and indirect jobs in production, processing, logistics, and transportation.
- Support for Local Farmers: Creates high demand for locally grown bamboo, offering farmers a stable new revenue stream and strengthening Assam’s rural economy.
- Sustainable Development: Links local agriculture with renewable energy production to foster eco-friendly industrial growth in the Tezpur region.
Source: Tezpur Buzz
