India is gearing up for a first of its kind High level policy dialogue in clean aviation as the SAF Association prepares to host the country’s first-ever India Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Conclave & Awards on 15th September 2025 at Hotel Le Méridien, New Delhi. With the theme “Powering the Future of Sustainable Aviation” and a focused spotlight on the “Farm to Aviation Fuel Economy”, this landmark event promises to unite stakeholders across the SAF value chain, including feedstock providers, fuel producers, technology developers, airlines, certifiers, financiers, and government agencies to shape the future of green aviation. The Conclave is supported by LiFE initiative, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Ministry of Power, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and the Department of Science & Technology (DST). Leading organizations like AFC India Ltd., industry majors and various global stakeholders have partnered with this event. “This Conclave is a declaration for green aviation. India is engineering a SAF ecosystem that’s clean, scalable, and powered by farmers - setting a global benchmark in sustainable fuel innovation." said Mr. Jimmy Olsson, President, SAF Association. ““The India SAF Conclave and Awards come at a defining moment for the sector. As aviation in India and across the world continues to grow rapidly, the need for sustainable solutions has never been greater. With the right alignment of vision and policy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel can transform the way India flies making our skies a model of responsible, climate-conscious growth on the global stage and positioning India as a hub for SAF in Asia,” said Vijay Nirani, Senior Vice President, SAF Association.” The SAF Association is the only industry body working dedicatedly for the acceleration of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The association actively collaborates with key stakeholders to foster partnerships and build a resilient SAF ecosystem that supports green aviation and aligns with net-zero goals. The India SAF Conclave and Awards, a high-level policy dialogue, has gained significant recognition within the global SAF ecosystem. Moving forward, this flagship event will be held annually to advance the India’s vision of green aviation”, said Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, SAF Association. “By harnessing our feedstock wealth, investing in scalable technologies, and enabling progressive policies, we can transform India into a true SAF powerhouse by incentivizing the stakeholders.” - Mashar Velapurath, MD, AFC India Ltd. “India’s energy future lies at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and scale. Sustainable Aviation Fuel presents an opportunity not only to reduce carbon emissions, but also to revolutionize how we integrate agriculture, industry, and aviation”, added Dr. Shantanu Gupta, Former ED, Indian Oil, and Chair, SAF Marketing Committee , SAF Association. “Sustainable Aviation Fuel is the next frontier in India's clean energy transition. As we’ve led globally in solar, now is the time to lead in decarbonizing aviation. With the right innovation and policy support, India can become a global hub for SAF, empowering both our environment and economy”, Dr. Ajay Mathur, Former Director General, International Solar Alliance.