In a significant move toward international collaboration and technological advancement, a delegation of Indian sugar cooperative leaders visited Brazil as part of the India-Brazil Sugar and Bio-Energy Mission.
The study tour, organized by the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) in collaboration with the Brazilian and Indian embassies, aimed to explore cutting-edge practices in sugar production and bio-energy.
During the visit, the delegation toured the Usina Sugar Factory, a highly advanced unit with a crushing capacity of 21,000 TCD and a 48 MW co-generation system.
The delegation witnessed first-hand the plant’s leadership in production efficiency, quality control, and energy generation technologies. The visit provided valuable insights into the use of modern techniques that could be replicated in Indian sugar factories to improve productivity and quality.
Key delegates included NFCSF President Harshvardhan Patil, MLA Rajesh Tope, MP Bajrang Sonawane, MLA Abhijeet Patil, MLA Dr. Vishwajeet Kadam, MLA Rahul Aawade, IFFCO Director Vivek Kolhe along with chairmen and directors from various cooperative sugar mills across India.
A highlight of the tour was a special technical workshop organized at the headquarters of RnR Advogados, a leading legal firm in Campinas (SP), Brazil, a major industrial and bio-energy hub.
The workshop provided in-depth knowledge about Brazil’s legal, strategic, and market opportunities in the sugar and ethanol sectors. Discussions centered around policy frameworks, investment avenues, and emerging business models in the bio-energy domain.
Another key visit included the Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira (CTC), the world’s largest sugarcane research center, known for its innovations in sugarcane productivity, bio-energy, and next-generation technologies. The delegation expressed great optimism about the learnings and potential applications of these innovations in India.
Describing the mission as a milestone in global cooperative and sustainable energy collaboration, the delegates emphasized that such initiatives would strengthen bilateral ties and open new doors for joint ventures, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development in the sugar and bio-energy sectors.
This pioneering mission marks a strategic step forward for India’s cooperative sugar sector and is expected to yield long-term benefits through international partnerships and technology adoption.
