Govt announces â¹8,000-crore package for sugarcane farmers
The Centre has announced a comprehensive package of more than â¹8,000 crore to provide relief to sugarcane farmers and to clear their dues, which have crossed over â¹22,000 crore. The interventions include increase in custom duty on import of sugar, removal of custom duty on export of sugar, and the creation of buffer stock at the cost of â¹1,200 crore.