National level Efficiency Awards for Cooperative Sugar Factories Announced

National Federation of Co-operative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), an apex body comprising all 260 co-operative sugar factories and nine state cooperative sugar federations across the country, finalized 25 awards for cooperative sugar factories in the country for their excellent performance in the year 2023-24. The announcement was made by NFCSF President Harshvardhan Patil, in the presence of Federation Managing Director Prakash Naiknavare. 

The cooperative sugar factories were shortlisted for these prestigious awards after an evaluation by an expert committee headed by the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation. The committee consists of the Director of NCDC, New Delhi; the Under Secretary, DFPD, New Delhi; the Director of the National Sugar Institute, Kanpur; the Director General of VSI, Pune; and the Managing Director of NFCSF. After undertaking a rigorous process, the expert committee evaluated mill-wise performance in cane development, technical efficiency, financial management, highest cane crushing, and highest sugar recovery.

Record Participation

A record 103 cooperative sugar factories from across the country participated in this year’s (2023-24) Efficiency Awards. Among them, 41 were from Maharashtra, 12 each from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu, 10 from Haryana, 9 from Punjab, 5 from Karnataka, and one each from Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

To ensure a level playing field, the country’s sugar sector was divided into two groups. The first group included Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, which have high sugar recovery rates. A total of 58 cooperative sugar factories participated from this group. The second group included the remaining states, with 45 cooperative sugar factories participating. 

Regional Dominance

Out of the total 25 awards, Maharashtra topped with 10 awards, followed by Tamil Nadu with 5 awards. Uttar Pradesh stood third with 4 awards, Gujarat ranked fourth with 3 awards, while Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh secured one award each. 

The Award distribution ceremony will be held in New Delhi soon in the presence of panjandrum in a glittering ceremony.

National Efficiency Awards 2023-24

High Sugar Recovery Area

Sugarcane Development First Prize: Shri Vighnahar Sahkari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Junnar, Ambegaon, Distt. Pune, Maharashtra Second Prize: Krantiagrani Dr. G.D. Bapu Lad Sahkari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Kundal, Palas, Distt. Sangli, Maharashtra Third Prize: Shree Mahuva Pradesh Sahakari Khand Udyog Mandli Ltd., Mahuva, Distt. Surat, Gujarat

Technical Efficiency First Prize: Yashwantrao Mohite Krishna Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Karad, Distt. Satara, Maharashtra Second Prize: Karmayogi Sudhakarpant Paricharak Pandurang Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana, Shreepur, Distt. Solapur, Maharashtra Third Prize: Dr. Patangrao Kadam Sonhira Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Wangi, Distt. Sangli, Maharashtra

Financial Management First Prize: Karmayogi Ankushrao Tope Samarth SSK Ltd., Ankushnagar, Ambad, Distt. Jalna, Maharashtra Second Prize: Shree Khedut Sahakari Khand Udyog Mandli Ltd., Pandvai, Distt. Bharuch, Gujarat Third Prize: Shri Narmada Khand Udyog Sahakari Mandli Ltd., Dharikheda, P.O. Timbi, Tq. Rajpipla (Nandod), Distt. Narmada, Gujarat

Highest Cane Crushing First Prize: Vitthalrao Shinde Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Gangamainagar-Pimpalner, Tq. Madha, Distt. Solapur, Maharashtra

Highest Sugar Recovery First Prize: Kumbhi-Kasari Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Kuditre, Distt. Kolhapur, Maharashtra

Overall Best Cooperative Sugar Factory in High Sugar Recovery Area First Prize: Shri Someshwar SSK Ltd., Someshwarnagar, Baramati, Distt. Pune, Maharashtra

Other Sugar Recovery Area

Sugarcane Development First Prize: The Budhewal Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd., Distt. Ludhiana, Punjab Second Prize: Kallakurichi-II Coop. Sugar Mills Ltd., Kachirayapalayam, Distt. Villupuram, Tamil Nadu Third Prize: The Kisan Sahakari Chini Mills Ltd., Powayan, Distt. Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Technical Efficiency First Prize: The Karnal Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd., Meerut Road, Distt. Karnal, Haryana Second Prize: The Cheyyar Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd., Anakkavoor, Distt. Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu Third Prize: The Kisan Sahkari Chini Mills Ltd., Sathiaon, Distt. Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh

Financial Management First Prize: Naval Singh Sahkari Sakhar Karkhana Maryadit, Navalnagar (Ziri), Tah. Burhanpur, Distt. Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh Second Prize: Chengalrayan Coop. Sugar Mills Ltd., Periyasevalai, Thiruvennainallur, Distt. Villupuram, Tamil Nadu Third Prize: The Dharmapuri District Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd., Thimmanahalli, Jerthalav Post, Palacode, Distt. Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

Highest Cane Crushing First Prize: Ramala Sahakari Chini Mills Ltd., Ramala Baraut, Delhi Saharanpur Road, Distt. Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh

Highest Sugar Recovery First Prize: The Kisan Sahkari Chini Mills Ltd., Gajraula, Teh. Hasanpur, Distt. Amroha, Uttar Pradesh

Overall Best Cooperative Sugar Factory in Other Sugar Recovery Area First Prize: Subramaniya Siva Cooperative Sugar Mills Ltd., Gopalpuram, Alapuram Post, Ta. Pappireddipatty, Distt. Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu

Prestigious Vasantdada Patil Award for the Best Cooperative Sugar Factory on a Pan-India Basis Bhimashankar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd., Dattatrayanagar, Tal. Ambegaon, Distt. Pune, Maharashtra