Amid shortage concerns, Yogi Adityanath reassures citizens on sugar availability
Lucknow, 22 August: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured the people of the state that there is no shortage of sugar in the state, hence common citizens should not worry at all. Presently, a stock of 179.38 lakh quintals of sugar is available in the sugar mills of the state. Sugar mills have sold 235 lakh quintals of sugar in two months (June-July). Chief Minister Yogi directed that if required, sugar mills should be operated from 15 October.
The Chief Minister stated in the review meeting that 23.60 lakh quintals of sugar is available in the state from cooperative sugar mills, 5.28 lakh quintals from municipal sugar mills, and 150.50 lakh quintals from private sugar mills (totaling 179.38 lakh quintals). Additionally, sugar mills sold 235 lakh quintals of sugar in June and July, with most of this sugar still available in the open market. If necessary, sugar mills should be operational from October 15.
Yogi appealed to the public to be wary of those spreading misinformation by claiming a sugar shortage. He directed administrative officials to take strict action against sugar blackmarketers and those spreading misinformation. In accordance with the Government of India’s directive, he stated that no dealer should store sugar stocks for more than 30 days, and they cannot store more than 400 tonnes at a time. Bulk consumers (consumption of 10 metric tons per month) cannot hold stock for more than 15 days. Sugar mills must not hold sugar sold under their monthly quota in warehouses for more than seven days from the date of sale.
Chief Minister directed all District Magistrates to conduct physical verification of the warehouses of all registered sugar mills, wholesalers, and retailers in the district and obtain a report on the actual stock position. 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.
Payments of ₹32,554 crore made to 48 lakh farmers
The Chief Minister was apprised at the meeting that 28.14 lakh hectares of sugarcane area is expected for the 2026-27 crushing season, which is expected to produce 90 lakh tons of sugar. The estimated sugar consumption in Uttar Pradesh is approximately 4 lakh tons per month. In the crushing season 2025-26, more than Rs 32,554 crore has been paid to 48 lakh farmers.
