CM Shivakumar visits Yeshwanthpur APMC Yard; interacts with farmers, workers
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visited the Yeshwanthpur APMC market and found children as young as seven working in heavy labor, ordering police to arrest those employing child labor by evening or face suspension.
- Shivakumar interacted with farmers, traders, and workers to discuss issues including high commission rates and promised government action to improve transparency and fairness in APMC operations.
- The Chief Minister inspected market facilities such as toilets and parking, addressed complaints about sanitation and housing, and pledged to inspect APMCs statewide to assess and improve services for stakeholders.
- Shivakumar emphasized stopping child labor, ensuring fair transactions, and preventing weight manipulation in market dealings.
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DK Shivakumar hears farmers’ concerns at Yeshwanthpur APMC
Bengaluru: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made a surprise visit to the Yeshwanthpur APMC market on Tuesday, September 8, and interacted with farmers, traders and workers to understand the issues faced by them. During his inspection, Shivakumar visited the potato market and sat on sacks of potatoes brought from Hassan and Agra. He personally cut open … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and …
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LatestlyKarnataka CM DK Shivakumar inspects Yeshwanthpur APMC, directs police to book employers of children working as labourers
“I also observed serious concerns: small children aged 7, 8, and 10 years are being engaged in heavy labour. I have directed the police—Circle Inspector, DSP, DCP—that by this evening, all individuals employing child labour must be booked and arrested. If the police fail to take action by evening, I will suspend the responsible officers. Child labour must stop immediately,” Shivakumar told reporters.
APMC market visit: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made a surprise visit to the Yeshwantpur APMC market on Tuesday morning and listened to the concerns of farmers and vendors who supply fruits and vegetables.
Bengaluru, September 8, 2026 (www.justkannada.in): Today, CM DK Shivakumar visited Yeshwantpur APMC market in Bengaluru and listened to the problems there. CM DK Shivakumar, who visited the ginger mandi of the APMC market, collected information from ginger growers and traders. He collected information by asking the traders how they fix the prices. Speaking to the media after visiting the market, CM DK Shivakumar said, I have listened to the prob…
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