The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2015 Prelims]

(a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

(b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

(c) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture

(d) Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee


Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

  • The proposal in respect of determination of ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ (FRP) of sugarcane payable by sugar mills for a sugar season is approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister.
  • The FRP is based on the recommendation of the Commission of Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) as per its report on the price policy for sugarcane for a season.
  • The ‘FRP’ of sugarcane is determined under Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966 uniformly applicable all over the country.

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