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The Zilla Raitha Horata Samiti in Kalaburagi, India, is pressing the state government to establish red gram procurement centers and resolve outstanding crop compensation and insurance claims. They welcomed the central government’s decision to allow the procurement of red gram at minimum support price but highlighted the delay in compensation disbursement for crop damage. The Samiti also demanded the settlement of pending crop insurance claims and criticized the state government for failing to ensure sugar factories pay the promised sugarcane price, leading to financial losses for farmers.

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Kalaburagi Farmers Demand Action on Crop Support, Compensation

Kalaburagi, December 13, 2025 – The Zilla Raitha Horata Samiti, a farmers’ advocacy group in Kalaburagi district, has issued a strong call for the state government to address critical issues impacting local farmers. At a press conference held today, Samiti members Avvanna Myakeri and Basavaraj Ingin urged the immediate establishment of red gram procurement centers to aid farmers struggling with low market prices.

While acknowledging the central government’s approval for red gram procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP), the Samiti emphasized the urgent need to disburse promised crop damage compensation. According to Mr. Myakeri, compensation ranging from ₹8,500 to ₹17,000 per hectare has been announced for damage across 3.24 lakh hectares, yet funds remain unreleased.

In addition to compensation delays, the Samiti is demanding the settlement of ₹307 crore in outstanding crop insurance claims for approximately 1.2 lakh farmers from the 2024-25 season. They are also pushing for the swift release of insurance claims for the current season, for which farmers have already paid premiums.

The Samiti also criticized the state government for backtracking on its promise regarding sugarcane pricing. Despite an earlier agreement to pay ₹3,300 per tonne, sugar factories in Kalaburagi district are reportedly paying farmers only around ₹3,000 per tonne, resulting in significant financial losses. The Samiti is demanding that the government immediately fix the sugarcane price at ₹3,160 per tonne for the district.

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