<p>When plans are afoot to install new unit and privatisation of MySugar, state-run sugar factory, the state government has replaced the factory’s Managing Director (MD) M N Ajay Nagabhushan and appointed IAS Officer Thrilok Chandra as the MD, on Saturday.</p>.<p>Even the factory General Manager Boregowda will be replaced as his retirement is due for February. K Kannan is appointed as the GM. MySugar in-charge Chief Administrative Officer R Aishwarya said, Thrilok Chandra is on leave and he is likely to take charge on Monday. As Boregowda will retire, the government has appointed K Kannan for his position.</p>.<p>The factory started crushing cane on August 23, 2018 and crushed 1.30 tonnes of sugarcane and produced 80,000 quintal of sugar, till December 15.</p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong>MySugar lockout?</strong></p>.<p>It may be mentioned that Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had said that it is difficult to restore MySugar. The CM also had said that the government has decided to establish a new factory with the latest technology, in Mandya city. The new factory, besides producing sugar, will also produce ethanol to help farmers, the CM had said.</p>.<p>Even 130 employees of the factory have applied for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) and are waiting for completion of the process.</p>.<p>However, the farming community opposed the establishment of the new factory and opined that it is an irresponsible move. Farmers leader K S Nanjundegowda said, “There are several options to restore the existing factory and the CM’s statement is irresponsible. The CM should speak only if the concerned officials have given a detailed report.”</p>
<p>When plans are afoot to install new unit and privatisation of MySugar, state-run sugar factory, the state government has replaced the factory’s Managing Director (MD) M N Ajay Nagabhushan and appointed IAS Officer Thrilok Chandra as the MD, on Saturday.</p>.<p>Even the factory General Manager Boregowda will be replaced as his retirement is due for February. K Kannan is appointed as the GM. MySugar in-charge Chief Administrative Officer R Aishwarya said, Thrilok Chandra is on leave and he is likely to take charge on Monday. As Boregowda will retire, the government has appointed K Kannan for his position.</p>.<p>The factory started crushing cane on August 23, 2018 and crushed 1.30 tonnes of sugarcane and produced 80,000 quintal of sugar, till December 15.</p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong>MySugar lockout?</strong></p>.<p>It may be mentioned that Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had said that it is difficult to restore MySugar. The CM also had said that the government has decided to establish a new factory with the latest technology, in Mandya city. The new factory, besides producing sugar, will also produce ethanol to help farmers, the CM had said.</p>.<p>Even 130 employees of the factory have applied for Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) and are waiting for completion of the process.</p>.<p>However, the farming community opposed the establishment of the new factory and opined that it is an irresponsible move. Farmers leader K S Nanjundegowda said, “There are several options to restore the existing factory and the CM’s statement is irresponsible. The CM should speak only if the concerned officials have given a detailed report.”</p>