Journalism of Courage
FRP
FRP NEWS
With no directive yet on one-time FRP, sugar mills in Maharashtra continue to pay farmers in instalments
December 14, 2022 12:12 pm
The government last month accepted sugarcane farmers’ demand to provide them with a one-time fair and remunerative price (FRP) rather than in two installments.
After NITI Aayog, agri panel CACP recommends FRP payment to sugar cane growers in installments
August 27, 2021 1:38 pm
While part-payments to growers help sugar mills stay financially viable, farmers point out that receiving payment in instalments would be of no use to them when they go to purchase inputs or pay labourers.
Govt increases sugarcane FRP to Rs 290 per quintal, says it is ‘highest ever’
August 26, 2021 2:30 am
Announcing the new FRP, Union minister Piyush Goyal said the decision will benefit 5 crore sugarcane farmers across the country.
Maharashtra: Incidents of violence reported as sugar mills only pay part of FRP
January 13, 2019 7:44 am
As many as 75 mills, including almost all the mills in the sugar bowl of Sangli and Kolhapur, have not paid anything to their growers.
Pune: Fearing litigation, sugar mills change FRP payment norms
December 10, 2018 9:34 am
The mills are tweaking their cane plantation certificates — that farmers need to sign — asking farmers to accept the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) payment in installments.
Axe to fall on 28 mills
December 16, 2015 1:26 am
During the course of hearing, eight mills had submitted proof of clearing their dues, while 28 had failed to do so.
Action will be taken against sugar factories that failed to pay FRP: CM
February 02, 2015 4:54 am
'We will seek information in this regard from the Sugar Commissioner’s office,' said Fadnavis.
State braces for another round of protests by sugarcane farmers
January 23, 2015 3:00 am
Payment of FRP for sugarcane has been halted with sugar mills expressing their inability to pay
Maharashtra Cabinet proposes to link cane prices to income of sugar factories
December 05, 2013 11:39 am
70 per cent of the collective income of sugar and byproducts will be used for cane farmers.
Discom bonds under FRP not eligible for SLR status
June 28, 2013 2:42 am
RBI says bonds to be valued as per govt rules
Advertisement
Best of Express
EntertainmentParvathy recalls struggling with suicidal tendencies once, reveals how therapy helped her heal: 'Bad therapists can make matters worse'
EntertainmentFire breaks out at Odisha theatre after Prabhas fans burst crackers during The Raja Saab show. Watch
Trending'Reality of Europe': Indian vlogger blasts 'littered streets' and crime after spending Rs 10 lakh
Advertisement
Advertisement