Farmers' union demands full waiver of crop loans
Tamil Nadu Farmers' Association in Ramanathapuram resolved to press for full waiver of crop loans and compensation under the national insurance scheme; district and national leaders attended the meeting.
At a district meeting of the Tamil Nadu Farmers' Association in Ramanathapuram, members resolved to demand a full waiver of farmers' crop loans. The meeting was chaired by the district secretary Karunanidhi and saw participation from national committee member Madhavan; Vijayabhaskar welcomed the gathering.
Participants urged the government to fully waive cooperative and crop loans and to provide compensation and relief under the National Crop Insurance scheme. The union discussed follow-up actions and possible protests to press the demands.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai