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Safeguarding interests of
sugarcane farmers

Modi government approved the
creation of a buffer stock of 40
lakh metric tonnes of sugar from
August 2019 to July 2020, which
meant that sugarcane farmers
could benefit by the increased
procurement.
The associated government
organisations were directed to
ensure the money is directly
credited into the farmers’
accounts, facilitating timely
clearance.

Modi government increased
FRP of sugarcane to Rs 285 per
quintal, which is around 175% of
the cost of production, bringing
more sweetness in the lives of
sugarcane farmers.

Ethanol production has
truly taken off under the
Modi government. Ethanol
procurement has increased
from 38 crore litres in 2013-14 to
over 195 crore litres in 2019-20,
which ensures that farmers get
their due even in a season when
there is excess production.

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