Latest Sugar Industry News & Cooperative Sector Updates
Latest Sugar Industry News & Cooperative Sector Updates
By Dilip Patil India’s sugar industry is transitioning from a seasonal cane processor into a year-round integrated bio-refinery. A key technical breakthrough driving this shift is the recovery of potash from boiler ash generated during the incineration of concentrated distillery…
–By Dilip Patil Draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026 – Key Features This new draft modernizes a 60-year-old legislation. The significant changes are as follows:_ The Government of India’s draft “Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026” marks a decisive turning point for the…
Draft ‘Sugarcane Control Order 2026’ Promises Stronger Farmer Protections, Ethanol Push and Digital Accountability New Delhi — After tweaking the SUGAR CONTROL ORDER 1966 last year, now In a landmark policy overhaul, the Government of India’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs,…
Editor’s Note: The sugar industry is the lifeline of rural Maharashtra. It has transformed the countryside and improved the quality of life for millions. To shed light on the history, challenges, long-term and short-term solutions, and future expectations of this…
India has, for centuries, been globally recognized as a nation driven by industry and agriculture—a distinction that continues even today. Fundamentally, these two sectors remain the primary pillars of the economy. The third complementary pillar that connects them is commerce.…
Nashik- Shri. Shivajirao Daulatrao Patil (93), a highly respected Structural Engineer and a prominent contributor to Maharashtra’s cooperative and industrial development, passed away on 24th March 2026 at his residence, Daulat Bungalow, Tilakwadi, Nashik. A Masters in Science in Structural…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed the Chief Secretary to constitute a state-level committee to examine issues related to financial assistance for the sugar industry and submit an immediate report. The committee will comprise secretaries from the…
–V. K. Jain India’s sugar production for the 2025–26 season is estimated at around 324 lakh tons (gross), with nearly 31 lakh tons expected to be diverted towards ethanol. Net sugar production is projected at approximately 293 lakh tons, marking…
Turning Trash into Treasure –By Dilip Patil India’s sugar mills are on the cusp of a major transformation, evolving from simple sugar producers into advanced energy hubs. This is a massive opportunity for the renewable energy sector. However, this ambitious…
Study Tour of Punjabi Farmers Organized by S.S. Engineers Pune: Impressed by Maharashtra’s advanced sugarcane farming practices, a group of Punjabi farmers has resolved to implement the state’s sugarcane cultivation model in Punjab with dedication. The occasion was a unique…
