{
  "id": 13272251,
  "title": "Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath Cabinet Approves SAF Policy-2026 To Attract Investments And Create Green Jobs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/uttar-pradesh-yogi-adityanath-cabinet-approves-saf-policy-2026-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T00:01:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-yogi-adityanath-cabinet-approves-saf-policy-2026-to-attract-investments-and-create-green-jobs"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lucknow, October 9, 2026: The Yogi government has recently approved the Uttar Pradesh Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Promotion Policy-2026, aiming to transform Uttar Pradesh into a key player in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Promoting Green Investment The policy focuses on decarbonising the aviation sector, enhancing energy security, attracting private investment, fostering innovation, and generating new green employment opportunities across the state. It also highlights the creation of new value chains in rural areas and the diversification of farmers' income via SAF production using agricultural residues, municipal waste, and non-edible oilseeds. Abundant Resources Uttar Pradesh boasts vast reserves of agricultural residues including rice husk, wheat straw, and sugarcane bagasse, which can be utilized to produce SAF through processes like pyrolysis and gasification. The state's prominence in sugarcane production and ethanol manufacturing also lays a solid groundwork for second-generation biofuels and Alcohol-to-Jet SAF technologies. Classifications and Incentives SAF manufacturing units are categorised into three types based on capital investment: large units investing ₹200 crore to ₹500 crore, mega units investing ₹500 crore to ₹1,500 crore, and ultra-mega units with investments exceeding ₹1,500 crore. These units are entitled to a range of incentives such as exemption or reimbursement of stamp duty, exemption from land-use conversion charges and development fees, reimbursement of net SGST, interest subsidies, a 10-year electricity duty exemption, skill development subsidies, and patent registration fee reimbursement. The policy also allows for tailored incentive packages and the establishment of centres of excellence. Support for Land Allotment In cases of land allotment, a front-end land subsidy is also provided. Regulatory Oversight The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has been appointed as the nodal agency for approving and disbursing financial incentives to SAF manufacturing units. An evaluation committee headed by the Director, UPNEDA, will assess these applications. Policy Duration The policy will be in effect for five years from its implementation date or until a new policy takes effect, whichever occurs sooner.",
  "summary": "Lucknow, October 9, 2026: In a significant step towards establishing Uttar Pradesh as a major hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing, the Yogi government has approved the implementation of the Uttar Pradesh Sustainable Aviation Fuel Manufacturing Promotion Policy-2026. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday. Policy To Boost…",
  "key_points": [
    "Policy aims to attract investments, create green jobs and decarbonize aviation sector",
    "Uttar Pradesh has abundant agricultural residues for SAF production"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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