Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviews India’s preparedness for SAF and CORSIA implementation

Minister Ram Mohan Naidu chaired a high-level stakeholder meeting to review India's preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and compliance with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). The meeting discussed measures required to ensure the timely availability of SAF, including the development of a national SAF Registry and the achievement of a 1% CORSIA blending requirement. India aims to build a robust and globally competitive Sustainable Aviation Fuel ecosystem.

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Prelims-testable facts

01Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a critical component of India's efforts to reduce emissions in the aviation sector.
02The Ministry of Civil Aviation has organized a high-level stakeholder meeting chaired by Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to review India's preparedness for SAF adoption and CORSIA compliance.
03India aims to meet the 1% blending requirement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel under CORSIA by 2027.
04Sustainable Aviation Fuel production projects are being implemented by Oil Marketing Companies in India, with timelines for commissioning these facilities reviewed during the meeting.
05The Minister emphasized that India is approaching SAF not merely as a compliance requirement but as a strategic national opportunity.
06104 airports in India have switched entirely to 100% green energy usage since 2014.
07A robust accounting, monitoring, and reporting framework aligned with ICAO/CORSIA requirements is being developed for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

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Most people think CORSIA is a separate entity from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), but actually CORSIA is a global carbon reduction framework established by ICAO.
Most people think India's preparedness for SAF and CORSIA implementation is solely dependent on the Ministry of Civil Aviation, but actually it involves multiple stakeholders including farmers.

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Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the challenges and opportunities associated with India's adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) under CORSIA, highlighting the key provisions and initiatives announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Which ministry is responsible for reviewing India's preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and compliance with CORSIA?

A.Ministry of Defence
B.Ministry of Civil Aviation
C.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D.Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is responsible for reviewing India's preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and compliance with CORSIA, as per the fact list.

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How many airports in the country have switched entirely to 100% green energy usage since 2014?

A.90
B.104
C.120
D.150

According to the fact list, 104 airports in the country have switched entirely to 100% green energy usage since 2014.

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