‘In UP, sugarcane production has surged by 68% in 8 years
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh saw a 68% surge in sugarcane production over eight years, with a 43% rise in area and 16% growth in productivity. The state paid over ₹2.80 lakh crore to farmers, boosting incomes and contributing ₹1.09 lakh crore to GVA in 2024–25. Government support through cooperatives and development councils has improved farmer livelihoods significantly.
Lucknow: The area dedicated to sugarcane cultivation has increased by 43%, while productivity has grown by 16%, and production has surged by 68% in the last eight years.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for 49% of India’s total sugarcane area, contributes 49% to national sugarcane production, and produces 33% of the country’s sugar.
A state government spokesperson said that the govt has ensured an additional income of approximately Rs 1,200 crore for the state’s sugarcane farmers between 2016-17 and 2024-25.
“Over Rs 2.80 lakh crore in sugarcane prices have been paid to farmers, which is approximately Rs 66 crore more than the total amount paid during the 22 years between 1995 and March 2017. In addition to this, the sugarcane sector has contributed Rs 1.09 lakh crore to the Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2024-25,” the spokesperson said.
The state govt, the spokesperson said, continues to provide support to sugarcane farmers through 158 cooperative sugarcane committees, 27 cooperative sugar mills, and 152 sugarcane development councils, ensuring their ongoing benefit.
He said that the state govt has implemented concrete measures to address the needs of sugarcane farmers, resulting in significant improvements in their livelihoods. “These efforts have not only strengthened the economic condition of the farmers but have also made a considerable contribution to the state’s economy,” the spokesperson said.
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Source : The Times Of India
