Haryana minister says farmers should avoid disruptions
Haryana Cooperation Minister Arvind Sharma urged farmers to focus on productivity and government-backed growth initiatives during the sugarcane crushing season launch at Meham Cooperative Sugar Mill. He assured government support and announced trial use of small cranes and harvesters to address labor shortages. MP Ramchandra Jangra praised central and state agricultural policies, highlighting schemes like PM-Kisan and fair compensation for crop losses. Farmers delivering the first sugarcane consignments were honored at the event.
Rohtak: Haryana cooperation minister Arvind Sharma on Thursday asked farmers to refrain from disruptive movements and focus on contributing to the state’s progress. Speaking at the start of sugarcane crushing season at the Meham Cooperative Sugar Mill, Sharma asked farmers to prioritise increasing productivity and aligning with govt initiatives to foster growth. “Govt is committed to resolving their issues and enhancing their income,” he said. Sharma inaugurated crushing season by operating a tractor-trolley loaded with sugarcane, accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Ramchandra Jangra. Farmers who delivered the first consignment were honoured.Sharma also asked farmers to expand sugarcane cultivation and assured them of steadfast govt support. He announced plans to address labour shortages by introducing small cranes and harvesters at sugar mills on a trial basis. The minister also praised the initiatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Nayab Singh Saini aimed at uplifting farmers. During the event, MP Ramchandra Jangra commended the central and state govts for their policies. He highlighted initiatives like PM-Kisan scheme and enhanced compensation mechanisms for crop losses due to natural calamities. “Present govt provides fair compensation for losses,” he said. We also published the following articles recently
Sugarcane farmers seek fair prices, better irrigation to boost productionOdisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has ordered the formation of a task force to revive the struggling Aska Cooperative Sugar Industries Limited (ACSIL). Ganjam sugarcane farmers welcome the move but demand better irrigation, fairer prices (increased from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500 per tonne), and input subsidies.
Thanjavur cane farmers protest for compensation to damaged cropsSugarcane farmers in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, protested crop damage from Cyclone Fengal, demanding compensation. They reported significant losses in several villages, with each acre costing 2.25 lakh to cultivate. While officials have surveyed paddy fields, sugarcane fields remain unassessed. Farmers petitioned Collector B Priyanka Pankajam, urging surveys and compensation.
UP asks Noida to make list of farmers eligible for more compensationUttar Pradesh government directed Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna authorities to compensate farmers for land acquired since 1997. Following farmer protests and a march to Delhi, officials held meetings and promised timely disbursement of revised compensation based on a high-level committee’s recommendations. However, the demand for 10% residential land was rejected.
To read more about Sugar Industry continue reading Agriinsite.com
Source : Times Of India
Recommended for you
Leave a Reply
Leave a Reply
