{"id":56757,"date":"2025-09-18T17:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theindianinfluencer.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/first-india-saf-conclave-and-awards-2025-global-leaders-unite-to-shape-the-future-of-sustainable-aviation\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:30:39","slug":"first-india-saf-conclave-and-awards-2025-global-leaders-unite-to-shape-the-future-of-sustainable-aviation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianinfluencer.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/18\/first-india-saf-conclave-and-awards-2025-global-leaders-unite-to-shape-the-future-of-sustainable-aviation\/","title":{"rendered":"First India SAF Conclave and Awards 2025 \u2013 Global Leaders Unite to Shape the Future of Sustainable Aviation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi, 15 September 2025<\/span><\/strong>\u2014 The inaugural\u00a0<\/span>India SAF Conclave and Awards 2025<\/span><\/em>\u00a0successfully convened today \u00a0in New Delhi, marking a historic milestone in India\u2019s journey towards sustainable aviation. The landmark event brought together global leaders, policymakers, innovators, and industry stakeholders to shape a cleaner, more resilient future for the aviation sector through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).<\/span><\/p>\n

Organized by the\u00a0<\/span>SAF Association<\/span><\/strong>, the conclave carried the theme\u00a0<\/span>\u201cPowering the Future of Sustainable Aviation\u201d<\/span><\/em>\u00a0with a special focus on building a\u00a0<\/span>\u201cFarm to Aviation Fuel Economy.\u201d<\/span><\/em>\u00a0The event spotlighted India\u2019s vast potential to become a global hub for SAF innovation, feedstock production, and deployment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Rohit Kumar<\/span><\/strong>, Secretary General of SAF Association, emphasized the need for a unified approach, stating,\u00a0<\/span>\u201cSAF Association is a collective platform for catalysing and shaping India\u2019s SAF roadmap by aligning efforts with global initiatives. Through collaboration, technology, and policy, we can make India a SAF powerhouse.\u201d<\/span><\/em>\u00a0He added,\u00a0<\/span>\u201cSustainable Aviation Fuel represents a significant opportunity for the \u2018Make in India\u2019 initiative due to its potential to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce reliance on imports, and promote green energy innovation. SAF is important for India for several strategic, environmental, and economic reasons.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Mr. Jimmy Olsson<\/span><\/strong>, President of the SAF Association, highlighted the socio-economic potential of SAF in India.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cSAF is a natural fit for Make in India \u2013 it combines green energy goals with economic development, technological innovation, and job creation in rural parts of India. By investing in SAF, India can lead the global shift toward sustainable aviation while strengthening its domestic industry,\u201d<\/span><\/em>\u00a0he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Shashank Chaudhary<\/span><\/strong>, Additional CEO of Invest UP, underlined the role of states in SAF development.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cUttar Pradesh government is projecting itself as the national hub for SAF production. We are promoting doubling the farmers\u2019 income with our initiatives,\u201d<\/span><\/em>\u00a0he stated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Anita Gupta<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0from the Department of Science and Technology stressed the importance of talent and innovation in building the SAF ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThere is greater need to empower the sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem. There are unique opportunities that India possesses as we have a huge talent pool,\u201d<\/span><\/em>\u00a0she noted.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mr. Maneesh Kumar, Joint Director General, DGCA speaking at the India SAF Conclave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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With over 750 million metric tonnes of biomass and 230 million metric tonnes of surplus agricultural residue annually, India stands uniquely positioned to meet its domestic SAF needs and emerge as a global exporter. As the world\u2019s third-largest domestic aviation market, India\u2019s clean fuel push aligns well with its feedstock availability, cost-effective production, and supportive policy environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us in September 2026 at New Delhi with the Second edition of India SAF Conclave and Awards 2026, as we advance our agenda for green aviation and fuel India\u2019s ambition for Viksit Bharat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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India SAF Conclave \u2013 Inaugural session in progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About SAF Association<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0SAFA is India\u2019s premier industry-led initiative committed to accelerating the development, adoption, and large-scale deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). We work closely with stakeholders across the SAF value chain including feedstock providers, fuel producers, technology developers, certifiers, airlines, and government bodies to build a resilient and climate-smart aviation ecosystem aligned with global sustainability goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Know More:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/safassociation.com\/<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

For further details, write to secretary@safassociation.com \u00a0or call us: +91 98117 79580.<\/span><\/p>\n

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