Anbumani Ramadoss demands increased paddy procurement prices and electricity connections
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Tamil Nadu government to increase the procurement price for paddy to 3,000 rupees per quintal and expedite the provision of free electricity connections to over 60,000 farmers who applied under the Tatkal scheme.
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What Happened
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss issued statements in Chennai calling for immediate government action regarding agricultural support. He demanded that the state government raise the incentive for common paddy to 559 rupees to ensure a total procurement price of 3,000 rupees per quintal. Additionally, he requested the immediate release of free electricity connections for 60,120 farmers who have been waiting for eight months after applying under the Tatkal scheme.
Ramadoss argued that the current incentive increases for paddy are insufficient given that production costs range between 2,300 and 2,400 rupees per quintal. Regarding the electricity connections, he stated that the state electricity board has collected over 1,250 crore rupees from farmers without providing the promised services. He characterized the delay as a failure to support farmers struggling with drought and livelihood challenges.
Key Facts
- Anbumani Ramadoss is the leader of the PMK party.
- The demand for paddy procurement is 3,000 rupees per quintal.
- Over 60,120 farmers are reportedly waiting for free electricity connections.
- The electricity board has allegedly collected over 1,250 crore rupees from applicants.
- Production costs for paddy are estimated at 2,300 to 2,400 rupees per quintal.
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