SUGAR/ETHANOL NEWS #FarmerWelfare

The government is currently reviewing a new support scheme aimed at providing assistance to sugarcane farmers across the region. The initiative, as highlighted by the Sanjivani Sugar Mill Administrator, is expected to focus on improving financial aid, ensuring fair pricing, and offering technical guidance to enhance crop yield and sustainability.

Industry observers say the MSP hike is critical as costs of production have risen sharply in recent years, and MSP has not been revised since 2019, despite growing calls from sugar cooperatives and federations for a review.