KPRS seeks SAP implementation, ₹900 more per tonne of sugarcane
The Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) is demanding that the state government implement a State Advised Price (SAP) for sugarcane, seeking an additional ₹900 per tonne. Farmers cite rising production costs and environmental challenges as reasons for the requested price hike.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing economic struggle of agricultural workers in India and their efforts to influence state-level pricing policies.
The Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) has urged the State government to immediately implement the State Advised Price (SAP) and announce an additional ₹900 a tonne for sugarcane.
Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, KPRS district president Sharanabasappa Mamshetty said that farmers spent nearly 12 months growing sugarcane incurring high costs on fertilisers, weeding, harvesting and other farm work.
However, they do not get a fair return for their investment and labour. He said that farmers are also facing problems due to drought, falling groundwater levels and poor rainfall.
Mr. Mamshetty said that the cost of producing a tonne of sugarcane is ₹3,500 and demanded that the price be fixed at ₹5,000 a tonne based on sugar recovery.
He also sought the implementation of the minimum support price (MSP) based on the C2+50% formula recommended by the M.S. Swaminathan Commission.
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