Minister Shivanand appeals to Centre to allow sugar export
Belagavi: Sugar minister Shivanand Patil said the central govt should lift the restrictions on sugar cane export. He also appealed to govt to prioritise the welfare of sugar cane growers.
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Speaking to the media after a meeting at S Nijalingappa Sugar Institute, Patil opined that the welfare of cane growers can be protected only if the central govt allows sugar export. "Many factories left the pending sugar cane bills to farmers because they were not allowed to export. The factories do not have separate capital to pay the bills," the minister said.
"Tur is being grown in a significant amount in our country.
However, the central govt allowed its import. Due to this, the price of tur has fallen to Rs 90 per kg. The Centre should think about what should be imported and what should be allowed to be exported. The prices of onions and tomatoes should not fall, and farmers should not throw them on the road. The Centre should think in this regard," he said.
Competition with Maha sugar industries
"The Karnataka govt hopes to give competition to the Maharashtra sugar industry, and in this regard, the state's sugar factories will be provided with necessary help and cooperation," said Patil.
Speaking after the presentation of awards to sugar factories that performed well in various categories, the minister said sugar factories should keep the interests of farmers in mind along with their progress.
"In recent days, the rise of contract farming has raised concerns as it will destroy the fertility of the soil. Factories should create awareness among farmers about this. The responsibility of managing farmers' land also lies with the factories," he said.
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"The central govt announced many new projects, including ethanol. The sugar factories in Karnataka should become a model for other states by utilising these facilities," he added.
College bldg at Rs 20cr
S Nijalingappa Sugar Institute is starting undergraduate and postgraduate courses in alcohol technology and sugar technology. The college building will be constructed at a cost of Rs 20 crore, the minister said. The institute was established with a view to the growth of the sugar industry, and necessary help and cooperation is being provided to the sugar industry.
Sugar cane was cultivated in about 6 lakh hectares in the state for the past two years, and due to good rainfall, it is expected that another 1 lakh hectares will be added. Factories facing sugar cane shortage will no longer face issues.
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