The Economic Times

Shivakumar urges PM to address cane growers demands as agitation delays crushing season

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to PM Modi regarding the struggles of sugarcane farmers. Protests have intensified in North Karnataka, impacting the sugarcane crushing season and farmers livelihoods. The Chief Minister emphasized the urgent need for raising sugar's minimum selling price and revising ethanol procurement norms. State government initiatives to support farmers include direct financial assistance and improvements in sugar recovery rates.