Uttar Pradesh takes a giant stride for its sugarcane farmers with clearance for Baghpat’s cooperative mill to scale to 5000 TCD. Chief Secretary SP Goyal presided over the pivotal approval in the planning department’s 101st review, focusing on capacity hike and refined sugar tech.
The Rs 407 crore endeavor splits funding 50-50 between state capital and debt, urging swift Rs 100 crore loan proposals for FY 2026-27. Five-year projections confirm 8 lakh tonnes annual supply, justifying replacement of energy-hungry, 30-year-old gear.
Crushing 4.49 lakh tonnes last season, the mill offloaded surplus to rivals. Incoming modernizations—high-pressure 67-bar 100 TPH boilers, 10 MW power gen, VFD drives—optimize to 22 hours/day, shortening campaigns and securing on-time dues.
Automation-driven refined sugar will outpace traditional sulfur varieties, curbing waste, saving energy, maximizing bagasse, and commanding premium prices. Economically, it sparks employment, uplifts rural incomes, and fuels regional advancement. This facility exemplifies UP’s commitment to modernizing cooperatives for lasting agro-prosperity.