Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has seen a boost in sugarcane farming over the past eight years, with the area under cultivation rising by 43%. Alongside this expansion, productivity has improved by 16%, and total production has increased by an impressive 68%, reported The Times of India.
The state currently holds a major share in the country’s sugarcane sector.
A state government spokesperson said that sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh have received approximately Rs. 1,200 crore in additional income between the 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 spokesperson also highlighted the state’s ongoing support to sugarcane farmers through 158 cooperative sugarcane committees, 27 cooperative sugar mills, and 152 sugarcane development councils.
He said the government has introduced a range of measures to help sugarcane farmers, which have led to clear improvements in their quality of life. “These steps have not only improved farmers’ financial stability but have also made a strong impact on the state’s economy,” he added.
