Agriculture
Farmers protest in Korwar village, Vijayapura district over inadequate electricity supply
Farmers in Korwar village protested on September 9, 2026, demanding a reliable electricity supply after crop losses due to inadequate power.
On September 9, 2026, farmers in Korwar village, Devar Hippergi taluk of Vijayapura district, Karnataka, staged a protest in front of the local KAB office demanding a reliable electricity supply.
The demonstrators said that irregular and insufficient power has led to crop losses, threatening their livelihoods. They urged authorities to provide a continuous supply of 7 tas of electricity to the village.
The protest highlighted the broader issue of inadequate rural electrification in the region, with farmers warning that continued power shortages could exacerbate agricultural losses.
Local officials were approached for immediate action, though no response was recorded at the time of reporting.
The demonstrators said that irregular and insufficient power has led to crop losses, threatening their livelihoods. They urged authorities to provide a continuous supply of 7 tas of electricity to the village.
The protest highlighted the broader issue of inadequate rural electrification in the region, with farmers warning that continued power shortages could exacerbate agricultural losses.
Local officials were approached for immediate action, though no response was recorded at the time of reporting.