Security tightened at sugar mills in Muzaffarnagar

Meanwhile,the BJP said it would bring an adjournment motion in the winter session of the Parliament against the Centre’s new cane pricing policy. Ajit Singh’s RLD has also threatened to disrupt the proceedings in the Parliament till the issue is resolved.

Through an ordinance,the Centre has replaced the earlier system of fixing the Statutory Minimum Price (SMP) by Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of Rs 129.84 a quintal. If any state chooses to give a higher price than FRP,the burden has to be borne by it unlike in the past when mills were mandated to pay the same.

Maya orders officials to ensure regular power supply to farmers
To ensure better produce of Rabi crops,Chief Minister Mayawati has asked electricity department to provide power supply for at least 10 hours daily in rural areas. She also directed the district authorities to monitor the distribution of fertilisers and seeds among farmers.

While reviewing the works of power,cooperative,irrigation and agriculture departments at a meeting held at her residence on Wednesday,the chief minister directed the officials of electricity department to make all arrangements to ensure daily power supply for ten hours to farmers on a regular basis,sources said.

She warned of stern action against officers,if there were complaints regarding electricity supply. The officers were also asked to coordinate with the Centre to maintain availability of required fertilisers. To check black marketing and hoarding of fertilisers,Mayawati said effective steps will be taken to punish those involved in such activities.