Revamping Sugar Regulations: Ministry Aligns with Technological Advancements

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs plans to modernize the Sugar (Control) Order of 1966 to accommodate advancements in sugar production technology. Stakeholders can comment on the new draft by September 23. The draft also outlines government powers over sugar production, pricing, storage, and disposal.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 23-08-2024 20:34 IST | Created: 23-08-2024 20:34 IST

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The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution is set to overhaul the nearly six-decade-old regulations governing sugar production, storage, and pricing. The ministry has issued 'The Sugar (Control) Order, 2024' in draft form.

This reform comes in response to technological advancements in the sugar industry that necessitate an update to the existing Sugar (Control) Order of 1966. 'There are multiple changes in the sugar sector which necessitate the revamping of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966,' stated the ministry while presenting the draft.

The draft outlines the government's authority to regulate sugar production, restrict its sale, storage, and disposal, and consider fair and remunerative price (FRP) while setting sugar prices. The ministry is inviting comments on this draft by September 23.

(With inputs from agencies.)