Reorganisation of State-level technical committee sought
The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers Protection Association is requesting the inclusion of farmer representatives in state-level technical committees. They argue that current committees exclude those most affected by crop loan and finance decisions.
Why it matters
It highlights the tension between bureaucratic decision-making and the practical needs of the agricultural sector.
The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers Protection Association has sought the inclusion of farmers representatives in the State-level technical committee that fixes the scale of finance for crop loans and working capital assistance in agriculture sector.
In a statement on Wednesday, association secretary Sundara Vimalanathan said though the views and requirements of farmers were heard through their representatives at district-level committees for fixation of scale of finance for crop loans, final decisions were taken at the State-level committees comprising government officials and experts from agriculture institutions.
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