Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh): During a public gathering in Dhaurahra, Sitapur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issue of sugarcane and outlined the government’s efforts towards farmer welfare.
PM Modi said, “Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur area is called the sugar bowl of UP, but the SP government has created havoc in the lives of sugarcane farmers. Sugarcane was grown, but for many years the farmers were not paid, even if they were paid, money was given in instalments. It was Chief Minister Yogi Ji’s government, the BJP governance in the state that helped remove all these shortcomings.”
Adding further Prime Minister Modi said that the BJP has paid all the dues to the sugarcane farmers that had been pending under the BSP.
“CM Yogi ji has given more money to sugarcane farmers in the last 7 years than the total amount given by SP and BSP in the last 10 years. Today the price of sugarcane has also increased to Rs 370 per quintal, the farmers here have also received hundreds of crores of PM KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI. The BJP is also working effectively to make this area a hub of banana farming,” added PM Modi.
Adding to his thread of efforts in BJP governance, PM Modi said that ‘Ethanol’ is one good example of the work being done by the Modi-led BJP for the farmers.
“These days you must be hearing that Modi is busy increasing the production of ethanol, but not just ethanol, Modi is also increasing your income,” said the PM.
“Not only sugar is produced from sugarcane but ethanol is also produced. Today our UP is number 1 in ethanol production in the country. Farmers have received about Rs 80,000 crore rupees through the purchase of ethanol in the past 10 years,” he said.
Adding further he said, “Along with the development of the country, Modi has also given equal priority to the development works taking place on the local level and elucidated on the several projects taking place for the development of road, highways, and railway connectivity works.” (ANI)
Bajaj Hindustan Sugar mills hasn’t paid for sugarcane price yet. This mill has paid only 25%of cane price so far pertaining to current sugarcane season.
N.B.Shrivastava
It is not fault of sugar companies.. they cant sell the sugar in domestic market nor can they export. And ethanol was also banned. How will they pay money to farmers?
Respected Sir, The government efforts to produce ethanol are extraordinary,however It is suggested to produce 80 per cent ethanol required for our use and maximum export,from sugar cane based as it is most economical and can be produced more than 300 days in a year for many benefits. Thanks. Best Wishes. Dr.Patil A.S.