The request of Government of Maharashtra for policy decisions on various issues relating to sugar industry has been considered by the Central Government. The incentive scheme for Marketing and Promotion Services of Raw Sugar Production targeted for export has been continued during current sugar season 2014-15. Import duty on sugar has been increased from 15% to 25% with effect from 20th August, 2014. The Ethanol Blending Policy has been modified under which remunerative prices have been fixed for procurement of ethanol for Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) and the tendering process has been dismantled. This information was given by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
The Minister said that during the current Financial Year, as on 11.3.2015, assistance from Sugar Development Fund (SDF) amounting to Rs 140.05 crores has been provided to 19 sugar undertakings of Maharashtra under various SDF schemes. Besides, funds available in the SDF are being used for export incentive to sugar mills in the country, including those in Maharashtra.
The Minister said that during the current Financial Year, as on 11.3.2015, assistance from Sugar Development Fund (SDF) amounting to Rs 140.05 crores has been provided to 19 sugar undertakings of Maharashtra under various SDF schemes. Besides, funds available in the SDF are being used for export incentive to sugar mills in the country, including those in Maharashtra.
