Foundation stone laid for Ethanol plant at IFFCO Kisan SEZ in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore
TNN / Mar 03, 2026, 13:00 (IST)
A significant Rs 260 crore ethanol plant, Gayatri Renewable Energy, has broken ground in Nellore, fulfilling a 30-year wait for local farmers. This project promises 200 direct and 700 indirect jobs, consuming 1.5 lakh tonnes of grain annually. It marks a crucial step in integrating agriculture with industrial growth, boosting the agrarian economy and supporting the state's ethanol blending initiatives.