The state government is planning to distribute 2 kg sugar at Rs 31 to Rs 33 per kg under the public distribution scheme (PDS) on a no profit no loss basis. The government's move aims to provide relief to the sugar industry which is going through a rough patch. A BJP minister told DNA, "Maharashtra has already crossed sugar production of 10 million tonnes. This will provide partial relief to the sugar industry as it will be able to clear some stock." In addition to this, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to bail out the ailing sugar industry.

Source: dna March 20, 2018 01:07 UTC