Uttar Pradesh’s sugarcane sector scores big with approval for a modern 5000 TCD cooperative sugar mill in Baghpat. Chaired by Chief Secretary SP Goyal, the key meeting endorsed revising the mill’s capacity from 2500 TCD and setting up refined sugar production using the latest tech.
Priced at Rs 407.02 crore, the project draws 50% funding from state shares and 50% loans, with immediate action ordered for Rs 100 crore budgetary allocation in 2026-27. Ample sugarcane—around 8 lakh tonnes yearly for five years—backs the venture, replacing outdated 30+ year-old machinery guzzling excess steam and bagasse.
Last season saw 4.49 lakh tonnes crushed here, balance diverted to private units. New tech, including 67-bar high-pressure boilers, 100 TPH capacity, 10 MW turbines, and energy-saving VFD motors, will enable 22-hour crushing cycles. This slashes season length, speeds up farmer payments, and cuts operational costs.
Shifting to refined sugar via automated DCS systems eliminates sulfur content, enhances quality, and trims losses for better market pricing. Beyond economics, expect job creation, higher farmer earnings, and holistic development across UP’s cane-growing regions. This upgrade positions Baghpat as a model for cooperative agro-industry success.