The National Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd., New Delhi, has granted permission to increase the crushing capacity of Jind Mill from 1,750 TCD to 2,200 TCD per day. This development was highlighted during the inauguration of the 40th crushing season (2024-25) at The Jind Cooperative Sugar Mill by Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma.
Commitment to Farmers' Welfare
Dr. Arvind Sharma highlighted Haryana's commitment to providing competitive cane prices and timely payments to farmers. He urged the management of Jind Sugar Mill to ensure payments are made within a week instead of the standard 15-day period, emphasizing that this would alleviate farmers' challenges.
He said that the mill has consistently worked in the interests of sugarcane farmers and has won awards at both state and national levels. Additionally, the minister called for increased awareness among farmers about cultivating high-quality sugarcane varieties to improve sugar recovery rates and enhance productivity.
New Facilities and Transparent Operations
Dr. Sharma said that several farmer-friendly initiatives, including the provision of meals at a nominal cost of ₹10 per plate during the season through the mill canteen. He directed officials to resume canteen operations immediately. He assured the smooth functioning of the crushing season and encouraged farmers to maintain coordination with the mill management.
The mill will operate with an advanced token system via a mobile app, allowing farmers to book tokens from home and bring their trolleys. Basic facilities like accommodation, water, electricity, and toilets have been arranged for farmers' convenience.
Haryana’s Leadership in Supporting Farmers
The Minister praised the pro-farmer policies of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nayab Singh, stating that Haryana offers the highest cane prices in the country and is actively procuring 24 crops at MSP, bringing joy to farmers. He noted that under the present government, cane payments, which previously took a year, are now processed promptly.