Pending sugarcane dues: Minister instructs officials to seize sugar stocks from factories and auction them if necessary
Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre has warned sugar mills in the district about pending payments to farmers. During a review meeting of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board, Khandre highlighted that while three out of five sugar factories have settled their dues, Bidar Kissan Shakkar Karkhana Ltd and Bhalkeshwar Sugar Factory still owe Rs 3.40 crore and Rs 3.18 crore, respectively. He instructed officials to seize and auction stocks if necessary to ensure payment.
Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre has issued a warning to sugar mills in the district that have failed to clear their dues to farmers.
During a review meeting of the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board on Saturday, Khandre expressed deep concern over the financial plight of sugarcane cultivators due to pending payments.
According to the news report by Deccan Chronicle, he noted that among the five sugar factories operating in the district, three have settled their outstanding dues to farmers. However, Bidar Kissan Shakkar Karkhana Ltd in Mogadhal still owes Rs 3.40 crore, and Bhalkeshwar Sugar Factory in Bhalki has pending dues of Rs 3.18 crore. Khandre has directed officials to seize sugar stocks from these factories and auction them if necessary, to ensure timely payment to the farmers.
Source Link : https://www.chinimandi.com/minister-khandre-orders-immediate-action-on-farmer-dues-from-sugar-factories/
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