Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sanctioned ₹261.91 crore for the modernisation and expansion of the Ganga Cooperative Sugar Mill at Morna in Muzaffarnagar district. The move aims to increase sugarcane crushing capacity, ensure timely payments to farmers, and create local employment opportunities.
Major Boost for Western UP Farmers
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Non-Political) National Spokesperson Dharmendra Malik met the Chief Minister to welcome the decision, calling it a historic step for sugarcane farmers in western Uttar Pradesh and a landmark development for the state’s sugar industry.
The approval, granted by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, focuses on enhancing farmers’ incomes and strengthening the cooperative sugar sector.
Crushing Capacity to Double in Phases
The expansion plan will increase the mill’s crushing capacity in stages:
- Phase 1: From 2,500 TCD to 3,500 TCD
- Future expansion: Up to 5,000 TCD
The investment will enhance production efficiency, operational performance, and overall capacity of the sugar mill.
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— Dharmendra Malik (@Dmalikbku) February 5, 2026
Timely Payments and Employment Generation
Modernisation will speed up the crushing process, enabling prompt payment to sugarcane farmers. The expansion is also expected to generate new jobs in Morna and surrounding areas, boosting the local economy.
Focus on Modern, Eco-Friendly Technology
Dharmendra Malik highlighted that under CM Yogi Adityanath’s leadership, modern and environmentally sustainable technologies will be implemented at the mill, making the sugar industry more efficient and farmer-centric.
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Strengthening Farmer Confidence : Yogi Adityanath
He added that initiatives like timely cane price payments, mill modernisation, irrigation expansion, rural infrastructure development, and farmer-friendly schemes have significantly boosted farmers’ trust in the government.
Malik concluded that with these measures, Uttar Pradesh’s sugarcane sector is poised for sustained growth in the coming years under CM Yogi Adityanath’s leadership.