Madurai farmers demand pending dues for paddy procurement
Farmers in Madurai, India, have petitioned the District Collector to demand payment for paddy procured by a private company under a government contract. The farmers claim they have not been paid for four months and are threatening a road blockade if the issue remains unresolved.
Why it matters
This highlights systemic issues in agricultural procurement and the financial vulnerability of small-scale farmers.
F armers of Madurai district submitted a petition with the District Collector P. Akash here on Monday demanding to disburse the pending payment for the paddy procured from them.
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