Govt floats plan to overhaul sugar output, pricing norms

The Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, food and public distribution is revising the 1966 Sugar (Control) Order. The new order, titled 'The Sugar (Control) Order, 2024', aims to regulate sugar production and its by-products such as ethanol. The government is seeking stakeholder feedback on the draft by September 23, 2024, highlighting the need to update the order due to advancements in sugar production technology. The draft order outlines the government's powers to control sugar production, pricing, inspection, and to restrict sale, storage, and disposal by producers and dealers.

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