Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: Deputy Cane Commissioner of Meerut Division, Rajesh Mishra, held a comprehensive review meeting on Friday at the Cane Office located in Pandav Nagar. The meeting focused on sugarcane survey operations, crop development, and pending payment settlements.
Rajesh Mishra directed all sugar mills and cane department officials to ensure the timely completion of the sugarcane survey for the 2025–26 season. He emphasized the importance of adhering to deadlines to facilitate efficient planning and support for sugarcane farmers.
The meeting also included a review of the “Per Drop More Crop” initiative under the Prime Minister’s Agricultural Irrigation Scheme. Mishra addressed the growing concern over pests such as pyrilla and top borer affecting the sugarcane crop. He instructed officials to ensure that only certified and high-quality pesticides are distributed to farmers to tackle such infestations effectively.
In addition, he reinforced the importance of timely sugarcane price payments by all mills. “All dues must be cleared without delay to support the livelihood of farmers,” he stated.
The meeting was attended by district cane officers from all regions of the division, secretaries of cane societies, and representatives of sugar mills.
