Budget lacks concrete plans to address farmers’ distress: Shanthakumar
High farmer suicide rates are ignored despite ranking second highest.
Kurubur Shanthakumar, president of the Karnataka State Farmers’ Organisations Federation, expressed disappointment with the state budget, stating it lacks concrete plans to address farmer issues like suicide and declining interest in farming. He highlighted the government's failure to implement effective schemes despite Karnataka ranking second highest for farmer suicides. While acknowledging some positive aspects such as storage facility development and loan initiatives, Shanthakumar emphasized the need for comprehensive solutions to support the agriculture sector.
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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— The Hindu
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