Agriculture
Sugarcane Farmers Block National Highway in Mundargi and Haveri, Demand ₹800‑₹1,000 Per Ton Price Increase
Sugarcane growers in Mundargi and Haveri have blocked the national highway, seeking an additional ₹800‑₹1,000 per tonne over the current price.
Sugarcane farmers in the Mundargi and Haveri regions of Karnataka have staged a protest by blocking a stretch of the national highway, using a distinctive method of offering "urulu" service as part of their demonstration.
The agitating growers are demanding that the government provide an extra incentive of at least ₹800 to ₹1,000 per tonne above the currently fixed price for sugarcane, along with appropriate compensation for the shortfall.
Farmers' organisations have formally appealed to the state and central governments, urging them to meet the stated price increase and relief measures to address the growers' financial distress.
The blockade has disrupted traffic on the highway, prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely while negotiations between the farmers and officials continue.
The agitating growers are demanding that the government provide an extra incentive of at least ₹800 to ₹1,000 per tonne above the currently fixed price for sugarcane, along with appropriate compensation for the shortfall.
Farmers' organisations have formally appealed to the state and central governments, urging them to meet the stated price increase and relief measures to address the growers' financial distress.
The blockade has disrupted traffic on the highway, prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely while negotiations between the farmers and officials continue.