Govt clarifies quota system not applicable on khandsari sugar units as of now
The government clarified that monthly stock limits do not apply to khandsari sugar, allowing units to sell freely. However, under the new Sugar (Control) Order 2025, khandsari units with capacity of 500 TCD and above must register on the NSWS Portal to ensure accurate tracking of production and consumption.
The government has clarified that the monthly stock holding limit (quota system) is not applicable to khandsari sugar factories as of now, and that no restriction has been imposed on the sale of khandsari sugar.
Recently, Sugar Control Order 2025, G.S.R 280 (E), read with Essential Commodity Act, 1955 was issued in supersession of Sugar (Control) Order 1966.
In a communication to khandsari units, Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) stated, “All khandsari units are free to sell khandsari sugar in the open market as before. The decision has been made to balance the operational viability of khandsari units.”
DFPD further mentioned, “As per the provisions of the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025, all khandsari units having a capacity of 500 TCD and above now fall under the ambit of the said Order. Accordingly, all such units are requested to register themselves on the NSWS Portal. This exercise is essential to ascertain the actual production and consumption of khandsari sugar across the country.”
The department urged all khandsari units with a capacity of 500 TCD and above to register themselves on the NSWS Portal at the earliest.
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Source : Chinimandi
