Will bring law to prevent confiscation of farmers' property over delay in loan repayment: CM Bommai
Bengaluru, Nov 5: The Karnataka government will introduce a law to stop the confiscation or auction of farmers' property over any delay or non-payment of loan taken for agricultural purposes, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Saturday.
Speaking at the concluding session of Krishi Mela and distribution of awards to farmers at the Gandhi Krishi Vignan Kendra (GKVK) campus here, he said in case of non-payment of agricultural loan, farmers must be given more time for repayment instead of confiscating or auctioning their property.
Necessary instructions have already been given to the Department of Cooperation and other departments. As a result the departments are responding to the plight of farmers, he said.
Noting that economic growth is fully dependent on the agricultural sector, Bommai said agricultural universities must take up research regarding agro-economics and give suggestions to the government.
These universities must work in tandem with the government and inform it regarding new research and methodology, the chief minister said.
Both Bengaluru and Dharwad Universities of Agricultural Sciences have been functioning for 58 years and helping farmers. One thousand acres of land has been reserved each in Dharwad and Bengaluru universities for natural farming, he said.
"The varsities have been asked to increase agriculture output with less capital investment and to grow crops without using chemical fertiliser," Bommai said.
The "Yashasvini" health insurance scheme has been re-launched since November 1, the chief minister told the gathering.
Bommai said the state government will launch more farmer-friendly programmes which included giving loan to 10 lakh additional farmers from the current academic year.
He appealed to farmers to think scientifically, try new varieties to increase productivity and take up comprehensive agriculture.
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CM Siddaramaiah criticises Central Government's drought relief allocation; Challenges Modi's claims
Kalaburagi: In a press conference held in Kalaburagi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah voiced strong dissatisfaction with the central government's allocation of drought relief funds. Expressing dismay, he stated that the compensation provided by the central government falls drastically short of the requested amount.
Siddaramaiah revealed that despite a request for 18,174 crores from the state, the actual compensation received amounted to a mere 3,454 crores. He spoke about the urgency of addressing this issue and announced plans to discuss the matter further with relevant officials to convey the state's stance.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Siddaramaiah mentioned that Karnataka had taken the unprecedented step of approaching the Supreme Court regarding the matter of drought relief.
Moreover, Siddaramaiah criticised Prime Minister Modi's recent statements, accusing him of making false claims out of political desperation. He condemned Modi's alleged attempts to polarise by misrepresenting the government's efforts, particularly regarding support for backward classes and minorities.
Kalaburagi In-charge Minister Priyank Kharge, along with other prominent political figures including Sharanprakash Patil, BR Patil, MLA Dr. Ajay Singh, and Congress District President Jagdev Guttedar were present.
