Doiwala Sugar Mill is preparing to begin its new sugarcane crushing season in the first half of November, according to executive director Ajayveer Singh. The proposed start depends on completing repair and preparation work across the mill’s departments within the set deadlines.
Singh shared the update on Monday as the mill administration reviewed arrangements for the upcoming season. Engineering and mechanical teams are currently carrying out repair work, with departmental officers assigned responsibility for completing the tasks on schedule.
Plan follows lower cane supply
The mill received less sugarcane than expected during the previous season, Singh said. This year, the administration is taking a planned approach to procurement and transportation to improve the flow of cane to the mill.
The strategy includes keeping various sugarcane purchasing centres operational. Freshly harvested cane will then be lifted and transported to the mill, helping maintain supplies once crushing begins.
The administration has not announced a confirmed opening date. Its current preparation is aimed at starting operations during the first half of November, while the remaining repair and operational arrangements are being completed.
Focus on farmer payments
The mill is also trying to rely on its own resources for payment of the sugarcane price during the coming crushing season. According to Singh, the aim is to ensure that farmers receive their payments on time.
Officials are expected to strengthen all arrangements shortly. These include completing the technical work, maintaining the purchasing centres and organising the movement of fresh cane to the mill.
The mill is seeking to crush an estimated 25 lakh quintals of sugarcane during the upcoming season. The target will depend on the availability and supply of cane through the planned procurement network.
Conclusion
Doiwala Sugar Mill is working towards a first-half November start, with repairs, cane procurement, transport and farmer-payment arrangements at the centre of its preparations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is Doiwala Sugar Mill planning to begin crushing?
The mill is preparing to start the new sugarcane crushing season in the first half of November.
Q. Who provided the update on the preparations?
Executive director Ajayveer Singh shared the details on Monday.
Q. What work is currently underway at the mill?
Repair work is being carried out across the mill’s departments, including engineering and mechanical work.
Q. Why is the mill following a planned approach this season?
The mill received lower sugarcane supplies during the previous season and is planning procurement and transport more systematically this time.
Q. How will the mill improve cane supplies?
It plans to keep various purchasing centres functioning and arrange the prompt lifting and transport of fresh cane to the mill.
Q. What is the mill’s estimated crushing target?
The mill is aiming to crush 25 lakh quintals of sugarcane during the upcoming season.
Q. What is the payment plan for farmers?
The mill is seeking to use its own resources for sugarcane price payments so farmers can be paid on time.
