Farmers Movement Archive

Sugarcane farmers await dues

Ambala, February 16Irked over the delay in the settlement of dues by Naraingarh Sugarmills Limited, sugarcane farmers on Monday staged a protest and organised a panchayat. They announced to intensify the agitation if the issue is not resolved within 15 days.The farmers have decided to invite BKU leader Rakesh Tikait to their protest.The protesters, under the banner of the BKU, gathered outside the sugarmill and raised slogans in support of their demand. Tehsildar, Naraingarh, Dinesh Dhillon and CEO, Naraingarh sugarmills, Narender Malik reached the spot and pacified the protesters.Baldev Singh, mandal president of the BKU, said “At a meeting on February 5, farmers were told that their dues for the month of December will be cleared soon. However, they have been paid till December 7 so far. The mill has crushed sugarcane worth Rs 109 crore, but the payment of Rs 100 crore is yet to be cleared. As per norms, the dues are to be cleared within 14 days of the purchase of sugarcane.CEO Malik said, “We have apprised the farmers about the current situation. Efforts are being made to clear their payment at the earliest.

The Tribune

2021-02-17