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Centre Announces Joint Committee in One Week to Address Sugarcane Farmers Issues
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CNBC Awaaz•12-10-2026, 20:52
Centre Announces Joint Committee in One Week to Address Sugarcane Farmers Issues
- •The central government has announced the formation of a joint committee to investigate and resolve complaints of sugarcane farmers regarding weight, recovery, and payment.
- •A high-level meeting was held in New Delhi on October 12, led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
- •The committee will include representatives from the centre, state governments, farmer organizations, sugar mills, and scientists to ensure accurate assessment of sugarcane.
- •The panel will examine issues like recovery data discrepancies, weight deductions, crop insurance, and lab testing, submitting its recommendations within a set timeframe.
Key Questions Answered
During the meeting on October 12, sugarcane farmers from Karnataka and Maharashtra raised issues concerning discrepancies in sugarcane recovery data, weight deductions, wastage, lab testing, and crop insurance.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that a joint committee will be formed within a week, comprising representatives from the center, respective state governments, farmer organizations, sugar mills, and scientists.
The committee aims to investigate farmers' complaints regarding weight discrepancies and recovery data, and suggest a framework that ensures the accurate assessment and measurement of sugarcane.
