DC Cracks the Whip: Timely Payouts and Clean sugarcane Season Mandated
Deputy Commissioner Kumara on Monday instructed sugar factories to disburse payments to sugarcane growers within 15 days of delivery. Addressing industry delegates at his office, he highlighted numerous complaints from the previous year regarding deferred payments and made it clear that such delays would not be tolerated this season.
“To prevent discontent, timely disbursement is crucial,” he asserted.
DC Kumara also underscored that mills must process only the cane allocated within their authorized zones, and strict compliance with this rule is expected. He urged mill administrators to address internal challenges swiftly and efficiently.
He revealed that five mills in the district are now ready for the new crushing cycle. All facilities must initiate operations according to the schedule issued by the Sugar Commissioner. Additionally, acquiring updated operational certificates is mandatory before launching any activities.
With an estimated 15,000 seasonal laborers arriving from neighboring regions for the harvest, the Deputy Commissioner instructed mills to provide fundamental services such as clean water and sanitation. Citing the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season, he emphasized the need to spread health awareness among workers. Furthermore, he reinforced that wages must be settled punctually and in alignment with contractual terms.
CD Gangadhar, head of the MySugar Factory, mentioned that mill data is being compiled for submission to the government, along with a formal request to initiate crushing operations by late June.
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