(a) whether the Government propose to increase the sugarcane support price;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any representation has been received from Sugarcane growers to this effect; and
(d) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV )
(a)&(b) : The matter concerning fixation of the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) of
sugarcane for 2003-04 crushing season is under consideration of the Government.
(c) : Yes, Sir.
(d) : The SMP of sugarcane is fixed on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission
for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) and after consultations with the State Governments and
such other organisations/authorities as may be considered appropriate by the Central
Government.