Yogi 2.0 fortifying sugarcane economy
Uttar Pradesh’s long-term sugarcane strategy has transformed the sector, benefiting 6.5 million farmers. With 122 mills and growing ethanol capacity, the state now contributes 49% to India’s sugarcane production. Since 2017, over ₹2.80 trillion has been paid to farmers. Modernization of 52 mills and improved productivity have boosted GVA by ₹1.09 trillion in 2024–25.
Long term strategy by the Uttar Pradesh government has facilitated a virtual turnaround for the state sugarcane farmers.
Nearly 6.5 million sugarcane farmers are registered in UP, which includes 4.65 million suppliers.
Currently, UP has 122 sugar mills operating across 45 districts, including 96 private mills, 23 cooperative mills, and 3 corporate sector mills.
In addition, 285 Khandsari units and 65 Cogen units are also functioning in the state.
Under the leadership of chief minister Yogi Adityanath, 52 mills so far have been modernised, significantly improving efficiency.
Furthermore, ethanol production has been boosted, with a capacity of approximately 8,000 kiloliters per day.
The sugar industry provides direct and indirect employment to around 850,000 people, further contributing to the state’s economic growth.
The area dedicated to sugarcane cultivation has increased by 43 percent in UP, while productivity has grown by 16 percent, and production has surged by 68 percent.
UP today accounts for 49 percent of India’s total sugarcane area, contributes 49 percent to national sugarcane production, and produces 33 percent of the country’s sugar.
Under the current Adityanath-led government, over Rs 2.80 trillion in sugarcane prices have been paid to farmers since March 2017, which is approximately Rs 66 crore more than the total amount paid during the preceding 22 years between 1995 and March 2017.
In addition, the sugarcane sector has contributed Rs 1.09 trillion to the Gross Value Added (GVA) in 2024-25.
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Source : Economy Post
