Karnataka CM Shivakumar Urges Sugar Mills to Be Large-Hearted Towards Cane Growers
Shivakumar urged the state, factory owners and the Union government to share the burden as farmers seek higher cane prices.
- On Monday, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged sugar mill owners in Belagavi to resolve the ongoing sugarcane price dispute with growers, emphasizing that factories must show "large-heartedness" to reach a mutual agreement.
- Farmers demand up to ₹6,000 per tonne because sugar prices remained stagnant for 10 years while cultivation costs rose, straining their finances significantly.
- While around 80% of factories complied with government orders, some challenged them in court; Shivakumar stated that mill owners, the Central Government, and the State Government must jointly find a solution.
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is coordinating national efforts while MPs monitor a Central panel headed by Ramesh Chand; Shivakumar consulted the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on the issue.
- Recalling last year's violent protests, officials aim to prevent unrest while addressing industry challenges like ethanol and power pricing, as the State Government balances factory survival with farmer livelihoods.
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“Farmers More Important Than Anyone...”: Karnataka CM Shivakumar Says Sugarcane Price Talks Near Agreement
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Addressing the media in Belagavi, Shivakumar said the discussions began at 11 am and continued until 12.30 am, with representatives from across the state participating in the talks. He said around 70 MLAs and MPs, nine ministers and officials from the Finance Department and other departments were also involved in the discussions. India News | “Farmers More Important Than Anyone...”: Karnataka…
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Times of IndiaKarnataka CM Shivakumar urges sugar mills to be large-hearted towards cane growers
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to sugar mill proprietors to tackle the persistent disputes over cane pricing. He stressed that fostering goodwill from factories is essential to assist farmers grappling with rising cultivation expenses. The state government has committed to sharing some of the financial pressures related to cane support alongside mill partnerships. Farmers nationwide are grappling with similar issues regarding sugar pr…
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar helps break impasse between farmers and sugar factories
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar held several rounds of meetings with sugar factory managements and the farmers, starting Monday morning. These meetings went on till well beyond midnight and finally a formula was worked out to resolve the matter. The meetings were held at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha and the Circuit House.
Karnataka CM Shivkumar reports talks between sugarcane farmers and mill owners successful
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