Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 15 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to carry out relief work across districts affected by recent rainfall. He instructed district magistrates to survey the impacted areas, monitor ongoing relief operations, and ensure the immediate distribution of relief funds to those affected.
The Chief Minister also ordered detailed surveys to assess crop damage, asking officials to submit comprehensive reports to the state government for further action.
Alongside these relief measures, the state government recently announced an increase of INR 30 per quintal in sugarcane prices for the 2025-26 crushing season, marking a significant decision aimed at supporting millions of sugarcane farmers. Under the revised rates, early sugarcane varieties will be priced at INR 400 per quintal and normal varieties at INR 390 per quintal.
The price hike is expected to bring an additional INR 3,000 crore in payments to farmers and aligns with the government’s stated commitment to ensuring remunerative returns. Since 2017, sugarcane support prices have been raised four times.
According to official data, sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh have received payments worth INR 290,225 crore over the past eight and a half years, compared to INR 147,346 crore between 2007 and 2017. The state, which operates 122 sugar mills, now ranks second nationally in sugar production.
The government said the sugar sector—once affected by mismanagement—has seen renewed growth due to transparent and investor-friendly policies. The industry has attracted INR 12,000 crore in new investments, leading to the establishment of four new sugar mills, the reopening of six closed units, and capacity expansion at 42 mills. (ANI)