Govt must do more to help our farmers

A large numbers of agriculturists have been on a 10-day “strike” from June 1.

Statewide farmers’ 10-day strike begins

Navale also urged the government to come forward and fulfil the demands of farmers, for which they had waited for one year.

Loans have been given for period starting June 1 till June 12 for current Kharif season.

Claim only few would stand to gain from loan waiver.

It was not immediately clear how much the loan waivers would cost state coffers.

The decision came after a meeting between the farmers’ leaders and a Group of Ministers.

NCP has also declared that it will hit the streets, demanding complete loan waiver.

Vendors too said that they are getting fresher produce and prices are under control.

Questioning the CM’s statement about the farmers’ need for a loan waiver, Mr Raut asked how would the CM decide their needs.

Vegetable, fruit rates barely affected by bandh, milk supply hit.