Question : SALE OF SUGAR MILLS



(a) whether some sugar mills in public and cooperative sectors in Uttar Pradesh have been sold to private companies;

(b) if so, whether the said mills have reportedly been sold at prices much lower than their actual value;

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor indicating the number of mills sold during each of the last two years and the current year alongwith their sale price;

(d) whether there are reports that the said mills have been sold to a particular group of companies; and

(e) if so, the details thereof indicating the name of the buyers and the price paid, mill-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a) to (e): The subject matter of the question relates to the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The requisite information is being obtained from the State Government. A statement will be laid on the table of the House on receipt of information from the State Government.