Alcohol and Wine Production in Uttar Pradesh
The government has also approved two new wine plants in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut.
Uttar Pradesh is currently the largest producer of ethanol in India, and this production is spread across various districts. Here are some of the leading districts in alcohol (ethanol) production in Uttar Pradesh:
- Meerut: This district in western UP is a major hub for sugarcane production, which is a key raw material for ethanol production. Several sugarcane mills in Meerut have set up distilleries to produce ethanol.
- Saharanpur: Similar to Meerut, Saharanpur is another major producer of sugarcane and houses several operational distilleries.
- Muzaffarnagar: This district in western UP is known for its high concentration of sugar mills and distilleries, making it a significant contributor to the state's ethanol production.
- Bareilly: Located in Rohilkhand region, Bareilly is another prominent district for sugarcane cultivation and houses several sugar mills with operational distilleries.
- Rampur: This district in Rohilkhand region is known for its sugarcane production and houses operational sugar mills with distilleries contributing to the state's ethanol production.
It's important to note that due to the ongoing expansion of the ethanol industry in Uttar Pradesh, new distilleries are being established in various other districts, making it difficult to provide an exhaustive list.