Sugar mill’s failure to pay leaves farmers’ Dashain bleak
Summary
Sugarcane farmers in Sarlahi say Annapurna Sugar Industry has still not paid for cane purchased seven months ago, leaving many without Dashain money. Officials say the mill is clearing dues gradually after its owner was earlier arrested over the unpaid payments.
Key Points
- Annapurna Sugar Industry in Pashchim Dhankaul has not yet paid sugarcane farmers for cane purchased seven months ago, despite finishing crushing in mid-April.
- The mill bought 993,752.67 quintals of sugarcane worth Rs. 616,127,655 from 3,186 farmers in the 2025/26 crushing season.
- Farmers say they have repeatedly visited the mill for payment, while the management claims dues are being cleared gradually through sugar sales.
- Sarlahi Chief District Officer Bijaya Raj Subedi says he is coordinating efforts to ensure farmers receive their outstanding payments.
