Gagan Thapa urges govt to address demands of sugarcane farmers
Summary
Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa urges the government to promptly release budgeted grants for sugarcane farmers and calls for long-term solutions to their ongoing issues.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa met with the Agriculture Minister and officials to discuss sugarcane farmers' demands.
- He urged for immediate payment of Rs 70 per quintal from the Rs 2 billion budget allocated for sugarcane farmers in FY 2025/26.
- Thapa called for a multi-pronged approach including minimum pricing and grants to address farmers' problems.
- He appealed to Prime Minister Oli to ensure funds reach farmers and to make necessary decisions for a permanent solution.
