The Economic Times

Karnatakas Shivakumar seeks Centres intervention on sugarcane growers demands

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar highlighted the importance of collective solutions involving farmers and sugar factories. He mentioned addressing sugarcane growers' demands, such as minimum support price, through discussions. Shivakumar has sought an appointment with the Central government for drought relief. He aims to hold meetings with both farmers and sugar factory owners to resolve conflicts. Ongoing protests by farmers have disrupted the normalcy of life and delayed the crushing season.