Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Karnataka CM Presses PM for Sugarcane Price Hike, AIIMS, Flood Relief
Karnataka's Chief Minister went to meet the country's leader to ask for help with several important issues.
He wanted the price of sugarcane to be increased and for the government to buy the extra sugar made from it.
He also asked for a big hospital like AIIMS for a city called Raichur.
The Chief Minister also talked about helping areas that had floods and a project to bring water to dry places.
He also requested permission to build a big water project called Mekedatu and another project called Mahadayi.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met PM Modi to discuss state issues.
He sought immediate sugarcane price revision and assured ethanol offtake.
Siddaramaiah demanded an AIIMS in Raichur and flood relief for North Karnataka.
He also requested clearance for the Mekedatu dam project and Mahadayi project.
The CM asked for Rs 13,000 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission up to 2025-26.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Meeting to discuss and seek approval for key development projects and issues including sugarcane price revision, AIIMS at Raichur, flood relief, Mekedatu dam project, Mahadayi project, and Jal Jeevan Mission funds.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To urge the Union Government to expedite approvals for critical projects benefiting Karnataka and address issues concerning farmers, flood-affected regions, and healthcare.
State Government's Perspective
Central Government's Perspective
Sugarcane Price Revision
State Government's Perspective
State government seeks immediate revision of MSP for sugar to Rs 31/kg, assured ethanol offtake, and empowerment for states to fix harvesting and transport costs.
Central Government's Perspective
Central government may consider the request but could prioritize other national issues or have differing views on the economic impact.
AIIMS in Raichur
State Government's Perspective
State government argues for the need based on sub-par health indicators and high SC/ST population.
Central Government's Perspective
Central government may evaluate the proposal based on national healthcare priorities and budget constraints.
- Meeting Date
- Monday
- Sugarcane Price Demand
- Immediate revision of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for sugar to Rs 31 per kg, assured ethanol offtake, and central notification empowering states to fix harvesting and transport costs.
- Flood Relief Sought
- Rs 2,135.99 crore for crop input subsidy and infrastructure reconstruction in North Karnataka.
- Mahadayi Project Need
- Environmental clearance for water diversion to drought-hit North Karnataka districts.
- AIIMS Demand
- Setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Raichur.
- Jal Jeevan Mission Funds Requested
- Rs 13,004.63 crore up to 2025-26.
- Mekedatu Dam Project Status
- Awaiting expeditious clearance from the Union Government via CWC appraisal.
