Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Joshi Urges Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers to Discuss FRP in Delhi
Karnataka sugarcane farmers want a higher guaranteed price for their crop.
A farmers’ group planned a protest in Hubballi.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi asked them to come to Delhi instead.
He said they could meet government officials and explain their concerns.
Joshi said the government had already increased the price by Rs 365 in May.
He said farmer leaders had requested a higher price in February 2026.
The minister explained that the Centre considers advice from committees and the state government before setting the price.
He said the government was willing to listen and consider whether more could be done.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged Karnataka sugarcane growers to discuss higher FRP demands in Delhi instead of protesting.
The Karnataka State Raitha Sena planned a Hubballi march to Joshi’s residence and office.
Joshi said the Centre raised sugarcane FRP by Rs 365 in May after farmer leaders sought an increase in February 2026.
He said FRP decisions consider recommendations from a price-fixing committee and the state government’s Cane Commissioner.
Joshi offered to arrange meetings between farmer leaders and officials, saying the government remained open to further action.
- Who
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Karnataka sugarcane growers, and the Karnataka State Raitha Sena.
- What
- Joshi appealed to farmers to discuss demands for a higher Fair and Remunerative Price instead of protesting in the streets.
- When
- On a Tuesday; Joshi referred to a farmer request made in February 2026 and an FRP increase in May.
- Where
- The planned protest was in Hubballi, while Joshi invited farmers to discussions in Delhi.
- Why
- Farmers are seeking a more remunerative sugarcane price and implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations.
Farmers’ Demands
Government’s Response
How to pursue the price demand
Farmers’ Demands
The Karnataka State Raitha Sena planned a street march in Hubballi to press for a higher sugarcane price and implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations.
Government’s Response
Pralhad Joshi said there was no need for street protests and invited farmer leaders to Delhi for discussions with officials.
Whether the request was addressed
Farmers’ Demands
Some farmers appeared to believe their demand had not been considered because there had been no further discussion after the May increase.
Government’s Response
Joshi said the Centre had acted on farmer demands by raising the FRP by Rs 365 in May and remained open to doing more.
Role in setting FRP
Farmers’ Demands
Farmers are seeking a remunerative price from the government.
Government’s Response
Joshi said the Centre does not determine FRP alone and considers recommendations from a price-fixing committee and the state government.
- Minister
- Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Farmers’ demand
- A higher Fair and Remunerative Price for sugarcane
- Planned action
- A Karnataka State Raitha Sena march toward Joshi’s Hubballi residence and office
- FRP increase
- The Centre raised the FRP by Rs 365 in May, according to Joshi
- Earlier request
- Farmer leaders sought an FRP increase from Joshi in February 2026
- Decision process
- The Centre considers input from a price-fixing committee and the state government
- Proposed talks
- Joshi offered to facilitate meetings between farmer leaders and officials in Delhi