Close X
Thursday, November 14, 2024
ADVT 
India

Clear dues of sugarcane growers, Punjab minister directs mill

Darpan News Desk IANS, 03 Nov, 2023 03:21 PM
  • Clear dues of sugarcane growers, Punjab minister directs mill

Chandigarh, Nov 3 (IANS) Dues of Rs 41 crore of sugarcane farmers in the Doaba region in Punjab pending against Golden Sandhar Mills Ltd in Phagwara will be cleared by March 31, 2024, state Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said.

The Minister, along with Special Chief Secretary (Agriculture) K.A.P. Sinha, was chairing a meeting with sugarcane farmers led by BKU (Doaba) president Manjit Singh Rai and BKU (Lakhowal) president Harinder Singh here.

Khudian directed Deputy Commissioner Karnail Singh to ensure payment of Rs 9.72 crore to farmers by the mill owner and the first installment of around Rs 2 crore should be paid before starting the cane crushing season this year.

He asked officials to open the mill, which has been sealed for a few days following protests, so that required repairs would be ensured to make it operational before the beginning of the crushing season.

In a related development, management of Dhuri Sugar Mill, located in the Chief Minister’s constituency, last week announced closure of the mill, saying anti-social influence and disruption led to the agonizing decision to close the mill.

In a statement the mill owners said, "Their constant appeals for support from both the current and previous state governments in Punjab have largely fallen on deaf ears, leaving them to bear the weight of their losses alone."

"The choice to shut down operations was not made in haste. It came after numerous attempts were made to seek support from the government to help the mill navigate the deteriorating law and order situation in and around the mill and the lack of adequate raw material. “With no sign of support from the government, the owners, in a bid to save not only their livelihoods but also the livelihoods of countless farmers, ultimately had no choice but to make this agonizing decision."

MORE India ARTICLES

8 held at IGI with 50 gold chains valued at around Rs 3cr

8 held at IGI with 50 gold chains valued at around Rs 3cr
Eight Uzbekistan nationals have been arrested at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport here allegedly trying to smuggle in 50 gold chains valued at around Rs 3 crore, an official said on Wednesday. A senior Customs official said that all the passengers were held on August 15, on the basis of passenger profiling.

8 held at IGI with 50 gold chains valued at around Rs 3cr

Register FIR against AAP legislator in assault case: Akali Dal leader

Register FIR against AAP legislator in assault case: Akali Dal leader
Majithia told the media here that “even though Sub-Inspector Kailash Chander was summoned by the legislator and beaten up when he was sitting in his office, an attempt is being made to dilute the case by registering an FIR against two AAP office-bearers”.

Register FIR against AAP legislator in assault case: Akali Dal leader

Situation of floods in control: Punjab CM

Situation of floods in control: Punjab CM
The Chief Minister said the government is duty bound to help the people in this hour of grave crisis and no stone is being left unturned for this noble cause. He said succour is being provided even to the last person at the far-flung areas of the state.    

Situation of floods in control: Punjab CM

Vishwakarma scheme will augment efforts of small artisans: PM Modi

Vishwakarma scheme will augment efforts of small artisans: PM Modi
On Tuesday, Modi had announced this scheme during his Independence Day speech from Red Fort. The scheme will be launched on Vishwakarma Diwas on September 17, which incidentally is also Modi's birthday.

Vishwakarma scheme will augment efforts of small artisans: PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi to leave for 2 day visit to Ladakh on Thursday

Rahul Gandhi to leave for 2 day visit to Ladakh on Thursday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be on a two day visit to Ladakh, party sources said on Wednesday. According to party sources, Rahul Gandhi will be on a two day visit to Ladakh on Thursday and Friday.

Rahul Gandhi to leave for 2 day visit to Ladakh on Thursday

Punjab police busts terror module run by international terrorists Rinda and Brar

Punjab police busts terror module run by international terrorists Rinda and Brar
The arrested accused have been identified as Gurinder Singh, Gurpinder Singh, Lovepreet Singh, Narinder Singh and Sukhmanpreet Singh. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the accused were planning to disrupt peace and harmony in the state through target killings in Punjab. This module was being operated by US based gangster Harpreet Happy on behalf of Rinda and Brar.

Punjab police busts terror module run by international terrorists Rinda and Brar