Punjab has announced a new initiative where surplus agricultural residues and biofuel crops like sorghum and camelina will be converted into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The project involves partnerships with Indian Oil Corporation and multiple airport authorities. Collection centers in Ludhiana and Bathinda will source biomass, and a processing plant near Patiala will convert it using hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology. Farmers receive payment for crop waste, which was earlier burnt, thus also reducing stubble burning. Initial production is estimated at 10 million liters annually. SAF will be supplied to Delhi and Amritsar airports. This move could make Punjab a pioneer in green aviation and support both income generation and air quality goals. The state plans to expand to ethanol and biodiesel production with farmer cooperatives leading the charge.