Horticulture officers stage protest in Ooty demanding scrapping of farmer officer connectivity plan
Horticulture officers in Ooty protested outside the district collectorate calling for the withdrawal of the Farmer Officer Connectivity Scheme 2.0, saying it threatens horticulture development and qualified officers' livelihoods.
Ooty — Horticulture department officers and assistant horticulture officers held a protest outside the Ooty district collectorate, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the Farmer Officer Connectivity Scheme 2.0, which they said would harm horticulture development and the livelihoods of diploma holders in the sector.
Representatives at the protest, including union leaders and officebearers, argued the scheme could reduce income for farmers and negatively affect those with horticulture qualifications. They raised slogans and submitted their demands to officials.
Protesters urged authorities to reconsider the scheme and address the concerns of departmental staff and stakeholders.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai