Mysuru , May 20 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy assured a farmers delegation of an early resolution to some of their pending demands including early clearance of dues by Sugar Mills and withdrawal of cases filed against them.
Karnataka State Sugar Cane Growers’Association President Kurubur Shanthakumar who led the delegation to the Chief Minister said that Kumaraswamy has assured to convene a meeting on May 27 to resolve the issue over delay in payments dues to the farmers.
In a press release here on Monday, Shanthakumar said the Sugar Mills in the State are yet to clear nearly Rs 4,000 Crore for having purchased cane in 2018-19 though they are bound to clear the dues within 15 days on purchase of cane from farmers.