Govt releases Rs 750 million grant amount for sugarcane farmers
Summary
The government has allocated Rs 750 million as a grant to sugarcane farmers for around 20,160,000 quintals of sugarcane supplied from 13 districts, with payments made directly to farmers' bank accounts.
Key Points
- The government allocated Rs 750 million as a grant to sugarcane farmers under an incentive programme.
- The grant corresponds to sugarcane supplied from 13 districts to sugar mills, totaling about 20,160,000 quintals.
- Sugar mills pay Rs 585 per quintal, with the government adding Rs 30 per quintal as a grant.
- Previously, the grant was Rs 70 per quintal but was halved due to budget constraints, causing payment delays and farmer concerns.
