Electric wires lifted, routes cleared: How the 147-foot-long mega machine travelled from Odisha’s Paradip Port at an average of 10-12 km a day on a journey costing over Rs 15 crore. Installation has begun at Kumbhi, with operations expected from November.
The Centre allowed sugar exports in February 2026 and banned them in May. Farmer organisations say the flip-flop is hurting cane growers and sugar mills alike.