Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers to Meet Officials in Delhi
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka want a better price for the sugarcane they grow.
They recently protested in Hubballi to ask officials to help with their concerns.
Some local leaders asked them to discuss the issue with representatives instead.
The farmers said they could not afford to travel to Delhi.
M R Patil arranged plane tickets for 34 farmers.
They are expected to fly from Belagavi on Wednesday morning.
Patil and Mahesh Tenginkai will go with them.
The meeting will give the farmers a chance to explain their demands directly.
Officials are expected to consider the requests before deciding what to do.
Thirty-four sugarcane farmers from Karnataka are set to travel to Delhi for discussions about their demands.
Kundgol MLA M R Patil arranged air tickets after farmers said they could not afford the trip.
The farmers recently protested in Hubballi, including at Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s residence.
Their demands include a better support price for sugarcane and steps to address growers’ concerns.
Patil and Hubballi-Central MLA Mahesh Tenginkai will accompany the delegation; state representatives are also expected to attend.
- Who
- Thirty-four Karnataka sugarcane farmers, accompanied by M R Patil and Mahesh Tenginkai.
- What
- They will travel to Delhi for discussions about sugarcane support pricing and growers’ concerns.
- When
- They are expected to leave Belagavi on Wednesday morning; no date is stated.
- Where
- The meeting is in Delhi; the delegation is expected to depart from Belagavi.
- Why
- To present farmers’ demands, including a better support price for sugarcane, directly to representatives.
Farmers’ demands
Authorities’ decision process
Sugarcane support price
Farmers’ demands
Farmers are seeking a better, remunerative support price for sugarcane.
Authorities’ decision process
Authorities are expected to examine the merits and implications of the demands before making a decision.
- Delegation
- 34 sugarcane farmers from Karnataka
- Travel arrangements
- M R Patil arranged air tickets for the farmers
- Departure
- Belagavi, Wednesday morning
- Meeting location
- Delhi
- Main demand
- A better support price for sugarcane
- Accompanying MLAs
- M R Patil and Mahesh Tenginkai
- Other expected participants
- State government representatives, including Laxman Savadi and the Sugar Minister, are likely to attend