The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has introduced a new sugarcane survey policy utilizing a GPS-based system to improve transparency and accuracy in crop assessments. The surveys will take place from May 1 to June 30, 2026, conducted by the sugarcane development and sugar industry department. Registered farmers will be informed of the schedule via SMS at least three days beforehand. Each survey team will include a government sugarcane supervisor and a representative from the relevant sugar mill, both of whom will receive training prior to the surveys. Farmers must be present during the survey as teams will gather crop details on-site and upload data directly to the department’s server using GPS-enabled devices. After the survey, farmers will receive SMS notifications with details such as the surveyed area and crop variety. The final data will be made available online through departmental and mill websites, and farmers can verify their land details via the UP Bhulekh Portal. Additionally, new registrations for farmers will continue until September 30, 2026, with applications for yield enhancement accepted until the same date, subject to a nominal fee based on the farmer's category.