The Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association is requesting an increase in the sugarcane Fair and Remunerative Price and additional government support.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Karnataka Sugarcane Growers’ Association has requested that the Union government raise the Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane to at least ₹4,500 per tonne, citing rising production costs and financial stress caused by drought. The association also urged the state government to address issues such as agricultural loan waivers, consistent electricity supply, and alleged illegal commissions at local markets. Furthermore, the growers are calling for policy changes to allow small-scale ethanol production and for stricter enforcement against sugar factories that bypass government directives.
What to watch next
- Potential policy shift on direct ethanol production from sugarcane
- Government response to the demand for a higher sugarcane FRP
- Potential legislative actions against sugar factories violating government orders
Sources2
- [1]The HinducriticalSugarcane growers seek FRP of ₹4,500
- [2]The Hindu — KarnatakacriticalSugarcane growers seek FRP of ₹4,500