The district administration has set April 20 as deadline for Sakthi Sugar Mills at Aapakoodal to settle the balance dues to farmers.
The industry has so far paid Rs. 16 crore out of the outstanding Rs. 21 crore. The remaining amount will be settled before the deadline, officials assured farmers on Friday during the farmers’ grievance redress day meeting.
Speaking on behalf of the sugarcane suppliers to the mill, their representative Chenniappan wanted the district administration to ensure that the supply of sugarcane is diverted to the nearest Government Cooperative Mill if the balance amount is not settled in time. The request will be considered if the need arose, District Revenue Officer R. Satheesh said.
Bargur cattle
Suba Thalapathi, representative of Thadapalli-Arakankottai Farmers’ Association thanked the authorities for the steps taken for popularising Bargur cattle breed through exhibition. The status of Veterinary Hospital in Bargur must be upgraded, he emphasised. Officials said a milk cooperative society has been newly registered for Bargur cattle rearers. The Revenue Department has already handed over 50 acres to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
