Lok Sabha Question No. 1501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Problem faced by Farmers
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Aditya Yadav

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1501

TO BE ANSWERED ON 9 th  DECEMBER, 2025

## PROBLEM FACED BY FARMERS

1501. SHRI ADITYA YADAV:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state:

(a) whether  the  Government  is  aware  that  farmers  of  Budaun  district  of  Uttar Pradesh are facing indebtedness, low production and livelihood crisis due to the delay in sugarcane payments, low awareness of crop insurance coverage, rising prices and inconsistent availability of fertilizers and seeds and inadequate agricultural extension services; (b) if so, the details of the measures proposed to expedite the payment; and

- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (c): Agriculture is a state subject, however, Government has taken a number of  measures  to  address  challenges  faced  by  farmers  such  as  delayed  sugarcane payments, limited awareness regarding crop insurance, rising input costs, and gaps in timely availability of fertilizers, seeds and agricultural extension services, in the country including Budaun district of Uttar Pradesh.

In order to expedite Sugarcane Payments the following measures have been taken-

- i. Central  Government  fixes  Fair  and  Remunerative  Price  (FRP)  of  sugarcane having regard to the factors mentioned in Clause 3(1) of the Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966.
- ii. Diversion  of  surplus  sugar  to  production  of  ethanol  led  to  improved  financial conditions of sugar mills which significantly boosts rural farm incomes by creating demand for crops like sugarcane.

O.I.H.

As a result of these measures, significant reduction has been seen in cane price arrears. Up to sugar seasons 2023-24, more than 99.9% cane dues have been cleared and in the Sugar Season 2024-25, more than 95% cane dues have been cleared as on 25.11.2025.

Under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima  Yojana  (PMFBY),  extensive  awareness campaigns, farmer meetings, and coordination with State Agriculture Departments are undertaken to improve enrolment and ensure farmers understand benefits and claim procedures.  Use  of  Common  Service  Centres  (CSCs),  mobile  apps  and  local institutions are being strengthened to enhance outreach.

Before the commencement of each cropping season, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) assesses the State-wise & month-wise requirement of fertilizers. Based on the assessment made by DA&FW, Department of Fertilizers allocates adequate quantities of fertilizers to States by issuing monthly supply plans. The Government maintains a national-level monitoring system for fertilizer supply to states.

Government  is  implementing  a  centrally  sponsored  Scheme  'Support  to  state extension programmes for extension reforms (ATMA)' scheme to promote decentralized and farmer-friendly extension system in the country The objective of the Scheme  is  to  support  State  Government's  efforts  and  to  make  available  latest agricultural technologies and good agricultural practices in different thematic areas of agriculture and allied areas to farmers through different extension activities.

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