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India is set to host the International Sugar Organization (ISO) Council Meeting  in the national capital, bringing together delegates from over 30 countries to discuss critical issues in the sugar and biofuel sectors.

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• As the world's largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar, India has been nominated to chair the ISO for 2024, 
• The event kicked off with an industrial tour to a grain-based distillery in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, demonstrating India's adoption of cutting-edge technology in biofuel production.
• The main proceedings begin with a workshop titled "Sugar and Biofuels -- Emerging Vistas" at Bharat Mandapam, to be inaugurated by the Union Minister for Food as well as New & Renewable Energy.

Global Collaboration and Cultural Diplomacy

• The event aims to bolster the Global Biofuel Alliance, an initiative spearheaded by India's Prime Minister to promote sustainable biofuels worldwide.
• This event not only showcases India's leadership in the sugar and biofuel sectors but also provides a platform for global collaboration on sustainable energy solutions.
• With many ISO member countries also part of the Global Biofuel Alliance, the meeting presents an opportunity to expand the alliance and promote biofuels as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• As the host nation, India aims to present its rich cultural heritage to the international delegates through a cultural program and  offering visitors a glimpse into the country's diverse traditions.