Gangakhed Sugar and Energy Ltd.

 

 

OVERVIEW

 

India has a significant sugar industry. Over 30 million tons of sugar were produced by approximately 525 mills during the most recent crushing season, which last from October to April. This elevates it over Brazil to become the largest producer in the world. Sugarcane growing employs over 50 million farmers and millions more labours. India is now globally the largest consumer of sugar.

 

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, sugar is produced in 124 nations. However, India would emerge as the world's largest producer of sugar if substitute sweeteners like Gur (jaggery) and khandsari (a kind of raw sugar) are considered. India contributes 33.76 million metric tons while Brazil produces 42.05 million metric tons of sugar worldwide.

 

Since ancient times, India has produced sugar, which later extended to other regions of the world. Native to the subcontinent of India and Southeast Asia, sugarcane is a tropical plant. Depending on the region of the country, sugarcane is planted three times a year in October, March, and July.

 

ABOUT US

 

Founded on September 28,2007, Gangakhed Sugar & Energy Limited is one of the leading sugar manufacturers public companies registered in Parbhani, Maharastra, India. They have a range of skills that enable them to progress and stand out from competitors.

 

The mission of the organization is to effectively manage the plants using BAST (best available systems and technology), create items of the highest caliber, establish benchmarks, and consistently deliver excellence.

 

PROMOTERS & MANAGEMENT

The organization has three directors and two signatories. Rajendra Daulatrao Dongare is the CEO of Gangakhed Sugar & Energy Limited India, and Dattatray Ravan Gaikwad is the KMP (Kmp). Ratnakar Gutte, Kalpana Bhagwat Gutte, and Vishnu Ambaji Mundhe are now functioning as directors.

 

With his 31 years of expertise in the power industry, Mr. Ratnakar Manikrao Gutte, Promoter of Gangakhed Sugar & Energy Ltd., has benefited the firm. Under his leadership, the company soon achieved several previously unachievable accomplishments and rose to prominence as one of Maharashtra's best producers of sugar, energy, and distillery products.

 

PRODUCT PROFILE

 

1. Sugar

 

2. Molasses

 

3. Alcohol

 

4. Bagasse

 

5. Energy

 

Renewal Energy Policy

 

Every sector of the economy, including agricultural, industry, transportation, commercial, and home usage, requires energy inputs to function.

 

Finding sources of renewable energy has become a need of the twenty-first century due to the intense demand, scarcity, and high cost of fossil fuels as well as government initiatives that promote the use of biofuels. Although renewable energy now makes up just 3% of the whole power industry, this percentage is expected to rise quickly in the next years, necessitating the adoption of the RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY.

 

Development Strategy

 

1. for Sugar

 

One of the major goods produced by Gangakhed Sugar & Energy Limited is sugar. The company has undertaken a number of initiatives to optimize sugar recovery, reduce losses and transport costs, and retain cordial connections with the agricultural community. The farmers have trained extensively to implement cutting-edge cane development techniques. Due to this, the crushing season has been extended over the current average of 160 days without any reduction in sugar recovery. Village centers have been created to encourage farmers to use more advanced agricultural techniques and, as a result, guarantee a steady supply of cane to maintain the business.

 

The various cane development initiatives are:

 

• A drip irrigation programme has been put into place as part of the state government's aim to subsidise irrigation on 1000 acres of land.

 

• The corporation has acquired and set aside a space next to the factory where a programme to create foundation seeds is being carried out to raise the caliber of sugar cane. b.

 

• Financial support: The Company offers a variety of financial perks and assistance to its customers, forging close relationships between the two parties. Farmers receive financial aid from UCO Bank through loans for fertilizers, cane cultivation advancements, irrigation systems, and harvesting equipment.

 

• A 100 km radius around the Gangakhed region is covered by satellite mapping, which keeps track of the number of crops grown there as well as any additional cane-growing land that becomes available. The procedure has been used for the past two years.

 

• Farmer aid using technology in addition to offering financial aid to farmers, the firm also trains them and offers technological support for high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and novel production techniques.

 

• Software specifically designed for the task: From farmer registration to cane delivery to the sugar factory, specialized software has been created to expedite every activity.

 

 

 

2. Co-generation electricity (Green Power)

 

The primary source of revenue for GSEL is co-gen power. It has a 30 MW co-generation power plant, a 6000 TCD sugar processing facility, a 60 KLPD distillery, and a 1.8 MW co-generation power plant.

 

To maximize the co-generation power output from renewable fuel sources, the boiler and turbine in the co-generation power plant 150 TPH operate at a pressure and temperature combination of 110 kg/cm2 and 5350 °C. Additionally, energy-efficient equipment has been fitted to enhance bagasse cogeneration. The distillery's waste is also used to create steam and co-gen electricity for the facility itself. This 1.8 MW co-generation power plant represents the most cutting-edge innovation in the industry.

 

3. Distillery

 

Molasses, a waste product from the manufacture of sugar, is distilled to make ethanol, rectified spirit, extra neutral alcohol, denatured spirit, and other products that are used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and alcohol industries. Another useful alternative fuel is ethanol. Sugarcane juice may be used directly to produce ethanol.

 

15% or so of sugarcane is made up of solids. Theoretically, one kilogram of sucrose may produce 0.555 liters of alcohol after accounting for 88% fermentation efficiency and 98% distillation. When a sugar mill smashes 100 tons of sugarcane, it typically yields 11.5 tons of sugar and 4 tons of molasses. This amount of molasses may be used to make 1,060 liters of alcohol. However, about 6,300 liters of alcohol may be produced if cane juice is utilized to make alcohol directly.