Lucknow, 22 Aug (HS): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured

the people of the state that there is no shortage of sugar in the state, so

ordinary citizens should not be worried. The state's sugar mills currently have

a stock of 179.38 lakh quintals of sugar. Sugar mills have sold 235 lakh

quintals of sugar in two months (June-July). Chief Minister Yogi directed that

sugar mills should be operational from October 15, if necessary.

Sugar mills should be operational from October 15: The Chief

Minister said in the review meeting that 23.60 lakh quintals of sugar is

available in the state in cooperative sugar mills, 5.28 lakh quintals in

corporation sugar mills and 150.50 lakh quintals in private sugar mills (total

179.38 lakh quintals). Additionally, sugar mills sold 235 lakh quintals of

sugar in June and July, most of which is still available in the open market. If

necessary, sugar mills should be operational from October 15.

Take action against those spreading confusion and black marketing:

Chief Minister Yogi appealed to the general public to be cautious of those

spreading misinformation by claiming a shortage of sugar. The Chief Minister

directed the administrative officials to take strict action against those

involved in sugar black marketing and spreading misinformation. In line with

the instructions of the Government of India, he said that no dealer will store

sugar stock for more than 30 days and they cannot keep more than 400 tonnes of

stock at a time. Bulk consumers (consumption of 10 metric tonnes per month)

also cannot keep stock for more than 15 days. Sugar mills will also not keep

the sugar sold under their monthly quota in the warehouse for more than seven

days from the date of sale.

Chief Minister gave instructions- District Magistrate should

conduct physical verification

The Chief Minister directed all District Magistrates to

conduct physical verification of all registered sugar mills, wholesalers, and

retailers' warehouses in the district and obtain a report on the actual status

of available stock. Strict action should be taken against hoarding or holding

stocks beyond the prescribed limit. Continuously monitor the availability and

price of sugar in the district and immediately inform the government of any

artificial shortage or price increase.

Rs. 32,554 crore paid to 48 lakh farmers: The Chief Minister

was informed during the meeting that 28.14 lakh hectares of sugarcane area is

expected for the 2026-27 crushing season. This is expected to produce 90 lakh

tons of sugar. The estimated sugar consumption in Uttar Pradesh is

approximately 4 lakh tons per month. More than Rs. 32,554 crore has been paid

to 48 lakh farmers for the 2025-26 crushing season.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi