The Bharat Krishik Sangh has said it would protest outside the residence of district in-charge Minister Satish L. Jarkiholi on Monday to pressure the State government to ensure payment of dues to growers for 2013-14.
Another demand is the fixing of sugarcane prices for the crushing year 2014-15.
He said that all major farmers’ associations, including the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene have appealed to farmers to participate in the protest in large numbers.
Total dues
Meanwhile, at a press conference convened here during the day, Karnataka Kabbu Belegarara Sangha President Kurubar Shanthaku said the total amount due from various sugar mills in the State to growers was Rs. 4,600 crore and Rs. 3,600 crore for 2013-14 and 2014-15 respectively.
