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Farmers remain govt's priority: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Mar 19 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed that sugarcane farmers be trained through master trainers in every district, with the involvement of local Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
The CM reviewed the Sugar Industry and Cane Development Department. Assessing the department's progress, he emphasised that farmers are the government's priority and directed officials to work diligently in their interest.
In the meeting, the CM was informed that during the 2024-25 crushing season, over Rs 23,173 crore has been paid to sugarcane farmers, covering 82 percent of total dues. Over the past eight years, Rs 2,80,223 crore has been paid to 46.50 lakh farmers, Rs 66,703 crore more than the total payment made between 1995 and March 2017 (22 years).
Yogi directed that sugar mills prepare seeds of new sugarcane varieties through the tissue culture method to expand coverage and boost productivity. He stressed the need to fix the accountability of management in cooperative sugar mills and make continuous efforts to turn them profitable.
He directed that the buildings of Sugarcane Development Cooperative Societies be renovated and that progressive sugarcane farmers be felicitated in related programmes. Besides, he emphasised the repair and strengthening of schools already operating under sugarcane societies.
The CM emphasised the need to improve basic facilities for sugarcane farmers in sugar mills. He directed that the responsibility for this be assigned to the respective Sugarcane Development Cooperative Societies.
He said, "These committees should also set up canteens, drinking water facilities and affordable eateries for farmers. Any work completed by sugarcane development societies should be inaugurated by public representatives."
Besides, he stressed the importance of effective measures to control pests and diseases in sugarcane crops to enhance productivity and production.
Yogi directed that the sugarcane research complexes in Shahjahanpur, Sevarhi and Muzaffarnagar be strengthened. He emphasised ensuring the continuous and effective operation of these centres by appointing technical staff and scientists.
He directed that only officers with a clean record be deployed in sugar mills under the Cooperative Sugar Mill Association and UP State Sugar Corporation to ensure their sustained profitability. Besides, he called for the development of sugar mills into integrated sugar complexes.
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