A state-run sugar factory in South Goa, which has been closed since 2019, is set to resume operations within the next year, producing ethanol from sugarcane, according to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The government has invited eligible bidders to submit their qualifications to restart the Sanjivani Sugar Factory and utilize the available sugarcane in the surrounding areas for ethanol production. The decision comes in response to protests from sugarcane farmers who have been demanding the factory’s reopening since January 2. The factory, established in 1974, ceased sugar production in 2019 due to significant debt. Sawant assured the farmers that they would receive compensation for the past four years of factory closure, with a cumulative payment of Rs 30 crore made by the state government. The Chief Minister reiterated that the factory would be operational within a year, alleviating concerns among the protesting farmers. The state agriculture department will provide the RFQ documents starting Wednesday.
The sugar factory in Goa, which has been lying shut for a while now, is set to resume operations in a year, as announced by the Chief Minister. However, the factory will not produce sugar anymore; instead, it will focus on producing ethanol. This move is aligned with the government’s efforts to promote alternative fuels and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. The reopening of the factory is expected to boost the local economy and create employment opportunities in the region.
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Goa’s sugar factory to reopen in a year, shift focus to ethanol production: CM.
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