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Dehradun, 5 Dec: Following the approval of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Government has issued an order notifying the enhanced State-Advised Price (SAP) of sugarcane for the 2025-26 crushing season. As per the order, the State-Advised Price for early varieties of sugarcane has been fixed at Rs 405 per quintal (at mill gate) and for general varieties at Rs 395 per quintal (at mill gate).
It is noteworthy that in the previous crushing season, the State-Advised Price for early varieties was Rs 375 per quintal and for general varieties Rs 365 per quintal. Along with taking several important decisions in the interest of sugarcane farmers, the Chief Minister had approved the revision of cane price for the 2025-26 crushing season.
Emphasising his commitment to according top priority to the welfare of farmers, the CM had stated that increasing the income of sugarcane cultivators, ensuring due recognition for their produce and providing them with convenient, transparent and timely payment is the responsibility of the State Government. He had directed the concerned departments to ensure that farmers do not face any inconvenience at purchasing centres and that payments are made without delay. He said the revised cane price would not only provide relief to farmers but also strengthen the agricultural economy of the state and help promote cane production.
In compliance with the CM’s instructions, Secretary, Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Ranveer Singh Chauhan, today issued the Government order stating that a deduction of Rs 11 per quintal shall be applied towards the transportation of cane from external purchasing centres to sugar mills. The State-Advised Price fixed for the 2025-26 crushing season will be payable by all sugar mills in the state. Payments to farmers shall be made strictly according to the notified rates, and monthly reports of payment status will be submitted to the Government.
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