| Event | 64th International Sugar Organisation (ISO) Council Meeting |
| Dates | 25-27 June 2024 |
| Venue | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Participants | Delegates from over 30 countries and representatives of international organizations |
| Chairman | India (2024), represented by Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India |
| Global Sugar Industry Stats | - 110 countries produce sugar - 80% of world's sugar comes from sugarcane - Brazil is the largest producer, followed by India, EU, China, and USA - India is the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar (15% global consumption, 20% production) - India is the third-largest ethanol producer after USA and Brazil |
| Ethanol Production in India | Derived from sugarcane molasses |
| Leading Sugarcane States | Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka |
| FRP for Sugarcane 2024-25 | - Rs 315.10 per quintal for recovery rate ≤ 9.5% - Rs 340 per quintal for recovery rate ≥ 10.25% - Additional Rs 3.32 for every 0.1% increase in recovery |
| International Sugar Organisation | - Founded: 1968 - Headquarters: London, UK - Members: 87 countries - Represents: 87% production, 64% consumption, 34% imports, 92% exports - Council Sessions: Biannually (May and November) |
| Inauguration | Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the meeting, highlighting India's ethanol blending and climate change efforts |
| Workshop | Title: "Sugar & Bio-Energy - Emerging Vistas" Topics: Sustainability, mechanization, modernization, digitization, global demand & supply, green hydrogen |
| Focus Areas | Sustainable practices, ethanol production, technological advancement, climate change mitigation, international collaboration |
