Farmers protest in Puthaloor/Adhanur over crop insurance delays and procurement price

Farmers in the Puthaloor/Adhanur area staged protests, demanding resolution of delays in crop insurance enrolment and fair procurement arrangements for paddy.

They said the last date for kuruvai (short-season paddy) crop insurance registration is July 31 and urged authorities to ensure enrolment and payment processing without delay.

Farmers also demanded a procurement price of Rs 3,500 per quintal for paddy and immediate procurement at purchase centres across the area.

Protesters called for prompt action by district and revenue officials to address these demands.

Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai