New Delhi, May 3 -- The Central government has proposed draft amendments to the Sugar Control Order of 1966 aimed at ensuring fair and remunerative prices (FRP) for sugarcane farmers.

The move seeks to bring 66 large gur and khandsari sugar units-each with crushing capacities above 500 tonnes per day-under regulatory control.

These units, primarily located in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, will now be required to register on the National Single Window System (NSWS) within two months. The amendments will help monitor payments to farmers and improve accuracy in estimating sugar production.

"This revision simplifies and modernizes regulations to align with the current industry landscape," said Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra. He added that ...