New sugarcane policy in MP: Chouhan

Indore, May 7 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said the government would come out with a new sugarcane policy soon in view of its increased production.

Mr Chouhan told reporters here today that the government was paying full attention to the welfare of sugarcane producers. Besides asking sugar mills to continue sugar processing, the government was making efforts for starting new sugar mills.

Regarding the dearth of seeds and fertilisers, he said arrangement of seeds in adequate quantity would be made for 'karif' season. The government was looking into the matter of dearth of BT cotton seeds.

He said Union Fertilisers Minister Ramvilas Paswan had been informed about the scarcity of fertilisers. Efforts would be made to provide adequate fertilisers to farmers.

On Gujarat's Sohrabuddin fake encounter case, he said the name of one person had surfaced in Madhya Pradesh and the matter was being investigated.

He said the Act to deal with terrorism in the state would be presented during the next assembly session.

On cabinet expansion, Mr Chouhan said he would take necessary step when he feels the need.

Regarding appointment of IAS officers as Commissioner in the Municipal Corporation and as Chief Executive Officer in development authorities, he said the government was seriously considering the matter.

UNI