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- Farmers in Lingasugur, led by the Lingasugur-Maski joint struggle committee, protested on Monday demanding the immediate completion of the Nandawadagi irrigation project, whose work has seen little progress in eight years.
- They also demanded uniform crop insurance for all farmers, a full farm loan waiver from the central and state governments, and release of insurance money for failed crops.
- Further demands included extending crop insurance enrolment to August 15, ensuring adequate fertiliser supply, and legal action against a company whose pomegranate seed variety allegedly turned out to be mixed with four varieties.
- The protest highlights growing farmer distress in the region over delays in irrigation works and agricultural support.
What to watch next
- Any government response or deadline announcement on completing the Nandawadagi irrigation project
- Whether crop insurance enrolment is extended to August 15 and GPS verification of farmers' fields is done
- Action taken on the fertiliser shortage and against the company over the pomegranate seed variety issue
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Named India · Government of India · Government of Karnataka · Nandawadagi Irrigation Project · Basanagowda Hudedada · Durgaprasada · Eeranna Gudihala · Hanumantha Nayaka · Lingasugur-Maski Joint Struggle Committee · Madesha Sarjapura · Mallanna Koluru · Sanganagowda Hosuru · Shivarajagowda Gowduru
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