Draft Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026

On 22nd April 2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution released the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026.

  • It aims to replace the 1966 order and modernise regulations in the sugar sector.

Key Features of the Draft Order

Provisions for Ethanol

  • Expands the definition of a sugar factory to include ethanol production from sugarcane juice, syrup, sugar, and molasses.
  • Units exclusively producing ethanol are exempt from submitting a ₹2 crore performance bank guarantee.
  • Introduces a conversion formula: 600 litres of ethanol will be treated as equivalent to one tonne of sugar.

Timely payment of Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)

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