Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Karnataka CM Criticizes Centre on Sugarcane Pricing, Plans Meetings
The Chief Minister of Karnataka is unhappy with how the national government is setting the price for sugarcane.
Farmers in the northern part of the state are protesting because they want more money for their sugarcane, asking for about $3,500 rupees for every ton.
The Chief Minister said the national government is in charge of this price, called the FRP.
He plans to meet with the farmers and the people who own the sugar factories to talk about this problem.
He also mentioned that another state, Gujarat, allows factories to make and sell more ethanol from sugarcane than Karnataka does.
The Chief Minister also wants to talk to the national leader, the Prime Minister, about the farmers' requests.
Meanwhile, the opposition party is blaming the current state government for not helping farmers enough.
Everyone hopes these meetings will help solve the issue for the farmers.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the Union government for fixing the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane.
Sugarcane farmers in North Karnataka are protesting, demanding ₹3,500 per tonne for their produce.
CM Siddaramaiah has scheduled meetings with farmers and factory owners to discuss the pricing issue.
The Chief Minister plans to write to the Prime Minister to discuss the farmers' demands and the FRP.
The Karnataka BJP criticized the state government's handling of the issue, citing past farmer suicides and alleged negligence.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, sugarcane farmers, sugar factory owners, Union government, Karnataka BJP
- What
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the Union government for fixing the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane and announced plans to meet with farmers and factory owners to discuss their demand for a higher price of ₹3,500 per tonne.
- When
- The CM made these remarks on Thursday, with meetings scheduled for Friday. The protests have been ongoing for seven days.
- Where
- Karnataka, specifically impacting North Karnataka districts like Belagavi, Bagalkote, and Haveri.
- Why
- To address the ongoing protests by sugarcane farmers demanding a higher price for their produce and to find a resolution to the deadlock between farmers and sugar factories.
Farmers' Demands
Government's Response and Stance
Sugarcane Price
Farmers' Demands
Farmers are protesting and demanding a price of ₹3,500 per tonne of sugarcane. They believe the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) fixed by the Union government is inadequate.
Government's Response and Stance
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledges the farmers' demand to pay more than the FRP. He has called meetings with farmers and factory owners to discuss the issue and stated the state government's role is primarily to monitor the FRP's implementation.
Central Government's Role
Farmers' Demands
There is criticism that the Union government is fixing an unfavorable FRP for sugarcane farmers.
Government's Response and Stance
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes the Union government for fixing the FRP and plans to write to the Prime Minister to discuss the farmers' demands. He also notes that Gujarat allows a higher percentage of ethanol production and sale compared to Karnataka.
Government Action and Support
Farmers' Demands
The Karnataka BJP criticizes the Congress government, alleging negligence and comparing the current situation to past suicides by farmers due to alleged government failures on sugarcane prices.
Government's Response and Stance
The state government, through Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil, has promised to resolve the deadlock, end the impasse, and resolve the pricing issue in favor of farmers. Meetings with factory owners and farmers are scheduled, and a letter to the Prime Minister is planned.
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Sugar Minister
- Shivanand Patil
- Union Sugar Minister
- Pralhad Joshi
- Farmers' Demand
- ₹3,500 per tonne of sugarcane
- Key Issue
- Fixing of Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) by the Union government
- Protest Location
- North Karnataka (Gurlapur Cross, Belagavi, Bagalkote, Haveri districts)
- Protest Duration
- Seven days
- Ethanol Production Allowance
- Karnataka: 17%, Gujarat: 77%
Sources
Bommai urges CM Siddaramaiah to intervene, ensure sugarcane farmers get Rs 3,500 per tonne
Minister Patil invites protesting sugarcane farmers to meet CM, protesters set deadline
Sugar cane price fixation: Bommai demands CM’s intervention
MB Patil Vows Fair Price for Sugarcane Farmers, To Raise Issue in Cabinet
