Sugarcane farmers crisis: Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Centre’s intervention
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has requested federal intervention to address the crisis facing sugarcane farmers, specifically regarding ethanol production policies. The government's decision to halt sugar-based ethanol diversion has negatively impacted sugar stocks and farmer income.
Why it matters
The conflict between agricultural policy and industrial energy mandates highlights the economic challenges faced by farmers in India's sugar sector.
Sugarcane farmers crisis: Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Centre’s intervention left Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Photo Credit: X/@DKShivakumar via ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/lgbdyn/article71604832.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261020191L.jpg ANI Bengaluru, Oct 20 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar performs rituals on his car during 'Ayudha Puja' on the occasion of Vijayadashami at Sadashivanagar, in Bengaluru on Tuesday. (@DKShivakumar X/ANI Photo) State will fulfil some of their demands, says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar Belagavi Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has sought the urgent intervention of the Union government in resolving the crisis faced by sugarcane farmers. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/ All stakeholders must work together to resolve sugarcane growers’ issues: Karnataka CM D. K. Shivakumar storyline 1 In a letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister presented a list of demands that include policy changes and focussed action. He also assured that the State government would fulfil some of their demands including monitoring of sugar factories.
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