Center Govt Hikes MSP of Sugar by Rs.2 per Kg

The Center Government hikes the Minimum Selling Price of Sugar by Rs.2 per Kg to Rs.31 per Kg.
Briefing Reporters in New Delhi yesterday, Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said, considering the rising arrears of sugarcane growers, the food department has increased the MSP of Sugar from 29 rupees to 31 rupees per kilogram for the year 2018-19.
He said, with this step the appropriate amount will be available to sugar mills, which will enable them to pay the sugarcane farmers on time.

Published On : 15 Feb 2019