Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Sugar Mills Clear Most 2025-26 Farmer Dues
Uttar Pradesh sugarcane farmers are receiving payments from sugar mills for the 2025-26 crushing season.
The government says 102 mills have paid all the money they owed.
Overall, more than 94.86% of the sugarcane price has been paid.
Twenty-three cooperative mills paid farmers Rs 2,820.89 crore.
Three mills run by the State Sugar Corporation paid Rs 543.51 crore.
The government says it has transferred Rs 3.25 lakh crore to farmers over time.
It also says Uttar Pradesh leads India in sugarcane, molasses and ethanol production.
Over the last nine years, the state’s mills crushed 9,220 lakh tonnes of sugarcane and produced 879.06 lakh tonnes of sugar.
More than 94.86% of sugarcane price dues were paid during Uttar Pradesh’s 2025-26 crushing season.
A total of 102 sugar mills reportedly completed 100% payment to sugarcane farmers.
Twenty-three cooperative mills paid farmers Rs 2,820.89 crore, while three State Sugar Corporation mills paid Rs 543.51 crore.
Private mills in Lucknow, Moradabad and Saharanpur divisions paid Rs 6,462.19 crore, Rs 6,398.36 crore and Rs 4,799.25 crore, respectively.
The state government said it has paid Rs 3.25 lakh crore to sugarcane farmers and that average farmer income rose by Rs 40,720 per hectare.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh sugarcane farmers, 102 sugar mills, cooperative mills, private mills and the state government.
- What
- Sugar mills reported paying more than 94.86% of sugarcane price dues for the 2025-26 crushing season, with 102 mills completing full payment.
- When
- The report was dated September 16, 2026, and concerns the 2025-26 crushing season.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, including the Lucknow, Moradabad and Saharanpur divisions.
- Why
- The payments were made to settle sugarcane farmers’ dues, with the government citing farmer welfare and continuous monitoring.
- Overall dues cleared
- More than 94.86% of sugarcane price dues were paid during the 2025-26 crushing season.
- Mills with full payment
- 102 sugar mills reportedly made 100% payment to farmers.
- Cooperative mill payments
- Twenty-three cooperative mills paid Rs 2,820.89 crore.
- State Sugar Corporation payments
- Three State Sugar Corporation mills paid Rs 543.51 crore.
- Cumulative farmer payments
- The Uttar Pradesh government said Rs 3.25 lakh crore has been paid to sugarcane farmers.
- Nine-year crushing
- Sugar mills crushed 9,220 lakh tonnes of sugarcane during the last nine years.
- Nine-year sugar production
- The state produced 879.06 lakh tonnes of sugar during the last nine years.