Sugar industry has shot up to Rs 1.3L cr mark: Pralhad Joshi
Addressing the 'Cooperative Sugar Industry Conclave 2025' at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre here, the minister said: 'It's inspiring to see how the sector's evolution is shaping a sustainable and self-reliant future for India.'
The collective strength of the nation, innovation and efficiency have transformed this sector, he added. In an X post, Joshi said: 'Addressed the 'Cooperative Sugar Industry Conclave 2025' & 'National Efficiency Award Ceremony' at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, where we celebrated the remarkable progress of India's sugar cooperative sector'. The minister had earlier highlighted that nearly 5 crore farmers (including family members) are engaged in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, and the industry is providing ample employment opportunities both directly and indirectly.
He emphasised that the Centre, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, accords top priority to the welfare of farmers and safeguarding the interests of consumers as well as the industry, thereby ensuring collaborative efforts to improve agricultural practices. Joshi also highlighted India's commitment to advancing technology and skills in the sugar and biofuel sectors. Emphasising India's cultural and economic reliance on sugar, he noted India's status as the world's largest sugar consumer and a significant biofuel producer, achieving over 12 per cent ethanol blending with petrol and aiming for 20 per cent soon.
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