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CM Nitish Kumar has brought good news for sugarcane farmers in Bihar by increasing the purchase price of sugarcane. The new price will benefit farmers with up to Rs 390 per quintal.
CM Nitish Kumar has announced a significant increase in the purchase price of sugarcane for farmers in Bihar, starting the new year on a positive note.
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The decision to raise the price by Rs 15 to 20 per quintal was made after a meeting with officials and sugar mill owners, ensuring immediate benefits for farmers from the upcoming crushing season.
The three categories of sugarcane payment in Bihar have seen an increase this time:
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1. Early variety: Rs 365-390 per quintal
2. General variety: Rs 340-360 per quintal
3. Low variety: Rs 310-330 per quintal
This increase in sugarcane prices is expected to boost farmers’ income, support sugarcane cultivation, and help revive closed sugar mills.
Summary:
- CM Nitish Kumar raises sugarcane purchase price in Bihar.
- Three categories of sugarcane payment see an increase.
- Expected boost in farmers’ income and revival of sugar mills.
- Decision aims to support sugarcane cultivation and benefit farmers.
- New prices to be implemented from upcoming crushing season.