About UP Distillers’ Association (UPDA)

UP Distillers Association (UPDA) is an apex Body of Distillery Industry of Uttar Pradesh having 85 Distilleries & 20 coming up in near future. The UPDA Association is a 40 year old body founded & actively rendering services as interface between its Members & Government being an active participant in the UP Liquor Growth story through its Advocacy Role for the Policy Makers and Regulators of the State & Central level. Association’s Seminars, International Summits allow healthy and constructive discussions between the Government, Industry and International Agencies bringing out the vitals for growth.

Since its inception in 1983, the Uttar Pradesh Distillers Association (UPDA) has been the shining beacon of the Distillery Industry. As we celebrate a momentous milestone in 2023, commemorating four decades of unparalleled excellence, UPDA stands tall as the undisputed leader. Our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation has garnered official recognition from various state government departments, including Excise, Pollution, Industry, Taxation, and Labour. With an impressive 90 distilleries already in operation in Uttar Pradesh and 33 more on the horizon, UPDA members take immense pride in producing over 90% of the state’s potable Country liquor, truly igniting the spirit of the region – Nurturing Growth & Governance.

Strengthening it’s long Journey Brick-Brick, UPDA has been conducting Annual International Summits garnering acclaims from fraternity across the Globe and widely covered by Print & TV Media, Leading Trade delegations to various Countries like Brazil, Australia, Scotland, Ireland to expand economic horizons, promoting trade, fostering good relationships  – A Trusted Voice of the Industry.

From 2023, UPDA has taken a giant Leap forward in closely contributing to India’s ambitious Ethanol Blending Program by  actively engaged in initiatives like representing India at Global Ethanol Summit in USA, collaborating with Research institutions namely Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Indian Institute of Maize Research for Maize development in India and even spread Wings Internationally to Collaborate with US Grains Council. The Association has been also fostering partnerships with Invest India for investment and technology influx in Biofuels and Grain-based distilleries – Immense Pride Adding yet another glorious chapter to Association’s accomplishments.

On National level we are talking of Viksit Bharat @2047, but for UPDA our mission is Viksit UPDA @2033 the 50 years of this elite body – A Vision to Leapfrog for tomorrow.

UPDAVISION

Grain Alcohol/ Ethanol is one of the most Vital subject for Indian Distilleries in coming years. Besides Brazil, USA has highly developed & Innovative Technologies in this Sector of Grain including Genetically Modified Crops, Co-product DDGS, Digitalization etc. Way Forward Goals :

1. Corn Supply Chain Model Comparison between, India and Brazil & India and USA
2. Corn Cultivation in India, Corn grains productivity enhancement in India, Cultivation of Hybrid Corn Variation in India, Testing of new corn cultivators from USA, Develop a holistic model for the corn growing farmers and industry. Suggestion of this model to the Government of India
3. Ethanol production technology transfer from Corn grains and from corn biomass (cobs and leaves-Corn Stover)
4. DDGS (Dry Distillers Grains Soluble) valorization, Proteins recovery from DDGS and purification, Oils recovery from DDGS and its profiling, Develop of DDGS based holistic nutritive and palatable feed for cattle and poultry

UPDA is in process of Collaboration with ‘Invest India’ a National Investment Promotion & facilitation Agency working under the aegis of Ministry of Commerce for Promotion of Industry. UPDA shall be interface & support bringing Investments & Technologies connecting Industry on New developments happening with initial focus in Bio-fuels sector & Grain based Distilleries.

To meet the long-term Vision our Association stands committed to work in tandem with the Industry and as interface in these expanded horizons specifically in key areas of Crop Improvement of Grains, Enhancing quality of Maize Cultivation, Hybrid Varieties Crops, Government’s support to take holistic view on various usages of Distillers Dried Grain with Solubles (DDGS) making it compulsory for Cattle & Animal Feed etc. etc.  We are confident that these initiatives shall be catalytic in UP’s agricultural prosperity & overall agricultural performance.

1) UPDA International Summit &Grand Exhibition – July’23

To achieve the above vision, UPDA is organising their flagship International Summit & Exhibition on 28^th -29^thJuly, 2023 in Lucknow, the heart of Uttar Pradesh. We ambitiously expect it to be a much Bigger & GRAND Event with Exhibition spread over 5000 Sq. ft. raising the Bar to the next levels for catalysing New UP’s Techade. 2023 is advent of ‘Amritkaal’ for proud India & what more, UPDA celebrating their commemorative 40 Years journey during this momentous Event.

The future belongs to 2 Ecosystems : Technology and Grain, and this shall be the comprehensive theme of this 2 day Grandeur Event in presence of UP Government officials –  UP Distilleries & Sugar Industry – Connecting Global Technocrats & Innovators making presence of all decision maker under one roof.

The Theme & Topics would encompass around :

1. Best practices in Global Grain processing & Alcohol production technologies.
2. Corn & Co-product DDGS : India’s future for Ethanol & Potables Sectors.
3. New age technologies staring at Water Sustainability including Waste Water Treatment, Recycling, Re-use etc.
4. Alternate fuel & Energy conservation technologies with low Carbon Footprint
5. Innovation in packaging for Value creation – Cut-cost without cutting corners

We invite Countries & Technocrats to participate in this Grand Event which will surely give you once a lifetime opportunity. Not to be missed !!