Summary:
Farmers claim that although in May the Centre had promised Rs 5.5 more per quintal for sugarcane farmers, they have not received a paisa in their account. Bijnor: Mounting cane crushing dues of over Rs 10,000 crore belie the tall claims of imminent aid from central government to cane farmers, who have been on an endless wait to receive their arrears. He said sugarcane dues would be cleared soon. However, process is going on.”On the other hand, national convenor of Azad Kisan Union, Rajendra Singh said, “The Centre is not paying attention to the problems of sugarcane farmers. Two months ago, the government had announced that stipulated money as sugarcane dues will be sent into the bank accounts of farmers, but this has not happened..