Lok Sabha Question No. 1568 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Production and Cultivation of Sugarcane
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1568

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 th  JULY, 2025

## PRODUCTION AND CULTIVATION OF SUGARCANE

1568. DR. PRABHA MALLIKARJUN:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of production of sugar cane in the country, State-wise;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  providing  any  subsidy  for  the  farmers  those  who  are cultivating sugarcane, if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government is aware of lack of labour force for harvesting the standing crop to supply the sugar industry, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  whether  the  Government  is  providing  subsidy  towards  purchase  of  cane  cutter machines, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a) The State-wise, production of sugarcane in the country during 2024-25 (as per 3 rd Advance Estimate) is as under:

| State          |   Production in Lakh Tonnes |
|----------------|-----------------------------|
| Uttar Pradesh  |                     2129.2  |
| Maharashtra    |                     1099.9  |
| Karnataka      |                      498.6  |
| Gujarat        |                      143.08 |
| Tamil Nadu     |                      132.08 |
| Bihar          |                      118.12 |
| Uttarakhand    |                       80.24 |
| Madhya Pradesh |                       74.1  |
| Punjab         |                       70.33 |
| Haryana        |                       58.43 |
| Telangana      |                       19.53 |
| Andhra Pradesh |                       18.6  |
| Chhattisgarh   |                       18.58 |
| Assam          |                       12.63 |
| Others         |                       27.73 |
| All India      |                     4501.16 |

Source: DA&FW

(b) To encourage the farmers for cultivation of sugarcane, Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is fixed for every sugar season, based upon the recommendations of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) in consultation with all stake holders having regard to various factors. The FRP so fixed by the Central Government is the bench mark remunerative price below which no sugar mill can purchase cane from the cane growers.

Further,  the  Department  of  Agriculture  &  Farmers  Welfare  is  implementing sugarcane development programme under National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)  (erstwhile  NFSM)  in  13  major  sugarcane  growing  states  from  2014-15  to enhance  production  and  productivity  of  sugarcane  wherein  thrust  has  been  given  on transfer of technology through demonstrations and training in order to extend benefits to the  farmers.  The  components  &  pattern  of  assistance  under  NFSNM-  Sugarcane  is enclosed at Annexure .

(c)  & (d)  Mechanization involves the use of machinery and technology to carry out tasks that  were  traditionally  performed  manually.  Key  components  of  the  crop  production system-such  as  land  preparation,  sowing,  irrigation,  harvesting,  and  post-harvest operations-are  now  executed  using  appropriate  machines.  This  not  only  enhances operational efficiency but also significantly reduces the demand for manual labour.

Towards this end, Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is being implemented  w.e.f  2014-15  through  States/UTs  Governments.  SMAM  is  now  being implemented under the umbrella of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). The scheme aims at 'reaching the unreached' by bringing to the small and marginal farmers in the core including women farmers and giving the benefits of farm mechanization, by Promoting 'Custom Hiring Centers', creating hubs for hi-tech & high value farm equipments, distribution of various agricultural equipments, creating awareness among stakeholders through demonstration and capacity building activities.

The financial assistance as cost subsidy to the tune of 50% of the cost of the various category of agricultural machinery and equipments for cultivation of crops, including sugarcane cutter/stripper/planter, is being provided to the women farmers, SC, ST, Small and marginal farmers and NE Region beneficiaries under SMAM Scheme which is 10% more than the general category farmers.

## Pattern of Assistance and Maximum Permissible Subsidy for sugarcane cutter/stripper/planter is as under:

| For SC, ST, Small & Marginal farmers, Women and NE States beneficiary            | For SC, ST, Small & Marginal farmers, Women and NE States beneficiary   | For other beneficiary                                                            | For other beneficiary   |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| Maximum Permissible subsidy per Machine/Equipment per beneficiary (Rs. In Lakhs) | Pattern of Assistance                                                   | Maximum Permissible subsidy per Machine/Equipment per beneficiary (Rs. In Lakhs) | Pattern of Assistance   |
| 0.75                                                                             | 50%                                                                     | 0.60                                                                             | 40%                     |

## Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Q No. 1568 Due for reply on 29.07.2025.

| Components & Pattern of Assistance under NFSNM-Sugarcane   | Components & Pattern of Assistance under NFSNM-Sugarcane                   | Components & Pattern of Assistance under NFSNM-Sugarcane       | Components & Pattern of Assistance under NFSNM-Sugarcane                            |
|------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| S. No.                                                     | Component                                                                  | Unit cost (Rs.)                                                | Implementing agency                                                                 |
| 1                                                          | Demonstration on Intercropping & Single Bud Chip Technology with Sugarcane | Rs.9000/Ha (Rs. 8000 for inputs & Rs. 1000 for contingency)    | SDA/ Cane Commissioner/ ICAR/SAUs/ KVKs                                             |
| 2                                                          | Assistance for Breeder Seed Production                                     | Rs. 40000/Ha (Rs. 34000 for inputs & Rs. 6000 for Contingency) | SDA/ Cane Commissioner/ ICAR/Sugarcane Research Institute of Central or State Govt. |
| 3                                                          | Production/Supply of Tissue Culture Plantlets/Seedlings                    | Rs. 3.5/Seedling                                               | SDA/Cane Commissioner/ICAR/Sugarcane Research Institute of Central or State Govt.   |
| 4                                                          | National Level Training (25 participants x 2 days)                         | Rs. 50000/Training                                             | ICAR/IISR/SBI/UPCSR/DOSD                                                            |
| 5                                                          | State Level Training (20 participants x 2 days)                            | Rs. 40000/Training                                             | SDA/Cane Commissioner                                                               |
| 6                                                          | Distribution of Plant Protection Chemicals and Bio- agents                 | Rs 500/ha or 50% of the cost (whichever is less)               | SDA/ Cane Commissioner/ ICAR                                                        |
| 7                                                          | Local Initiatives                                                          | As per the State Specific need limited to Allocation           | 25% of Total                                                                        |
| 8                                                          | Contingencies & Electronic Print Media                                     | Need Based                                                     | DOSD, Lucknow                                                                       |

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