Farmers urge govt. to clear power dues, activate Tunga Lift Irrigation Project
Farmers in Shivamogga, Karnataka, protested to demand that the government clear electricity dues to restore the Tunga Lift Irrigation Project. The project, which is currently defunct, is vital for irrigating 7,500 acres of agricultural land.
Why it matters
The disruption of irrigation projects due to unpaid utility bills directly threatens the livelihoods of farmers and regional food security.
Members of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Monday, urging the State government to clear pending electricity dues and ensure that the Tunga Lift Irrigation Project is made functional.
The article presents the farmers' demands and the context of the issue neutrally.
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