Govt considering proposal to increase MSP of sugar

19 Jun 2020 Evaluate

In order to help millers clear cane dues of about Rs 22,000 crore to farmers, the Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has said that the government is considering a proposal to increase the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar from Rs 31 per kg. He said the measures being taken by the government will ensure early clearance of substantial cane arrears to farmers.

However, a task force constituted by Niti Aayog on sugarcane and sugar industry has recommended a one-time increase of Rs 2 per kg. The increase is also likely because the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices has recommended raising the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10 a quintal to Rs 285 for 2020-21.

Last year, the government had increased the price at which mills sell sugar to bulk buyers by Rs 2/kg to Rs 31/kg. The minimum selling price of sugar is fixed taking into account the components of FRP and minimum conversion cost of the most efficient mills.

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