State-of-the-art plant vital for sugar
Minister for Sugar Charan Jeet Singh has stressed on the importance of establishing a state-of-the-art plant capable of producing raw sugar, while also accommodating provisions for an ethanol plant to cater to potential dynamic increases in production.
He said improving our sugar production facilities was paramount to Fiji’s economic growth and sustainability. Mr Singh’s recent visit to India was aimed at stimulating Fiji’s sugar production.
During his visit Mr Singh engaged with prominent entities including the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories, Uttamgroup of Sugar Mills, and ISGEC (Indian Sugar & General Engineering Corporation).
He said discussions were focused on enhancing Fiji’s sugar industry infrastructure, with a key emphasis on the urgent need for a new sugar mill facility in Rakiraki.
“The proposed mill in Rakiraki will not only address our current needs, but also position us favourably for future developments in the sugar industry, particularly in ethanol production,” Mr Singh said.
In addition to plans for the new sugar mill, Mr Singh highlighted the necessity of conducting constructive maintenance on existing mills in Lautoka, Rarawai, and Labasa.
His visit to India underlines Fiji’s commitment to economic development through innovation and sustainability in the sugar sector.
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