Executive Summary
The Centre has withdrawn the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026, saying it needs to be revisited in the light of objections received from state governments and other stakeholders. The Food Ministry had circulated the draft for public comments, with a May 20 deadline. "Based on the suggestions/comments received from state governments and other stakeholders, it is considered necessary to revisit the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order, 2026," the ministry said in an office memorandum. The draft sought to replace the 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, with a new regulatory framework that
Source Coverage
| Source | Headline | Published At |
|---|---|---|
| AGRI_TIO | Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane Control Order amid opposition from khandsari units, farmers | 2026-05-30 00:00:00+00:00 |
Timeline
- 2026-05-30 00:00:00+00:00: Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane Control Order amid opposition from khandsari units, farmers (via AGRI_TIO)
Key Entities
Laws: Sugarcane Control Order
