Uttar Pradesh CM holds review meeting with officials on sugarcane industry

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a review meeting with officials regarding the sugar industry and the sugarcane development department.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 4 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday held a review meeting with officials regarding the sugar industry and the sugarcane development department.

According to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Adityanath emphasised the need to increase the working days of sugar mills from 142 to 155. He said that farmers, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, sugar mills, and committees should collaborate to promote sugarcane development. The statement noted that strict action would be taken against mills failing to make timely payments.

The Chief Minister also directed a review of cooperative and federation-run mills, adding that capacity and qualification testing would be necessary. The statement highlighted that there was concern about production and productivity levels in the state.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister issued instructions to officials in districts affected by storms, rains, and hailstorms to carry out relief operations promptly and effectively. Authorities were told to survey the affected areas, monitor relief work, and ensure timely assistance to those impacted.

Adityanath stressed that compensation must be distributed without delay to families affected by loss of life or livestock due to lightning, storms, or heavy rainfall. He also directed that the injured receive proper medical attention.

'Officials should conduct field visits, assess the situation, and maintain a close watch on relief efforts,' Adityanath said.

He further instructed that surveys be conducted to evaluate crop damage and that detailed reports be submitted to the state government for appropriate follow-up.

Highlighting the need for immediate action, the Chief Minister called for prioritising drainage arrangements in areas experiencing waterlogging to prevent further inconvenience to residents.

The directives come as parts of Uttar Pradesh have recently experienced thunderstorms and unseasonal rainfall, resulting in crop damage, property loss, and casualties in some areas. (ANI)