Karnataka received 42 applications for new sugar mills, driven by rising ethanol demand and government blending targets. Most applications are from Belagavi, Vijayapura, and Kalaburagi. If approved, the state's sugar mills would rise from 81 to 123. However, concerns remain over sugarcane availability, water resources, and financial viability of such a large expansion.
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Ethanol Push Drives Sugar Mill Rush In Karnataka
