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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF

CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED

QUESTION NO 3026

ANSWERED ON

13.12.2011

DUES AGAINST CLOSED SUGAR MILLS

3026.Shri BHOLA SINGH

(a)	whether any assessment has been made with regard to losses being suffered by sugarcane growers due to long pending dues/outstanding amount against the closed sugar mills;
(b)	if so, the details and the outcome thereof;
(c)	whether the concerned State Governments have made any request for funds to revive the closed sugar mills and pay the dues/outstanding amount of the sugarcane farmers;
(d)	if so, the details thereof; and
(e)	the reaction of the Government thereto?
ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c) to (e):The Central Government does not provide any funds for the revival of the closed sugar mills. It is the responsibility of the entrepreneur concerned to take the steps to re-open/revive the closed sugar mills as far as private sector is concerned and the State Governments/UTs concerned in the case of the public and cooperative sugar mills.

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