GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARREDQUESTION NO: 514

ANSWERED ON: 0.05.2012

RAW MATERIAL FROM SUGAR MILLS 

(a) whether the ethanol users including chemical industries are not getting raw materials from the sugar mills as per their reuirement on account of etra neutral alcohol being taken away by the alcohol manufacturers at higher prices in the country; 

(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto; 

(c) whether the Government has considered any measures for regulating the uantum of sale of byproducts of sugar industry; 

(d) if so, the details thereof; and 

(e) if not, the reasons therefor? 

ANSWER

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

 (a): No such instance has come to notice of the Central Government.   

(b): Does not arise. 

 (c): No, Madam.   

(d): Does not arise. 

 (e): Molasses Control Order was rescinded on 10th June, 199. As such, there is no control of the Central Government on sale of molasses. However, State Ecise authorities monitor the sale of molasses. Sugarcane Press-mud (Control) Order has also been rescinded on th September, 200. There has been no control on bagasse.