Haryana Chief Minister unveils a two-year plan to increase sugarcane prices and boost farmers' income.
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the financial well-being of farmers, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced plans to raise sugarcane prices over the next two seasons.
For the upcoming 2026-27 season, the price per quintal will be set at 430 rupees. In the subsequent 2027-28 season, this figure is projected to rise further to 450 rupees per quintal. This increase amounts to a total of 35 rupees per quintal over the two-year period.
The Chief Minister elaborated that sugarcane yields generally vary between 700 and 800 quintals per hectare. He went on to explain that these revised prices are anticipated to augment farmers’ income by approximately 10,000 to 11,300 rupees per acre in each season.
Source:
Akashvani News
