PONDA: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant met the delegation of agitating Sanjivani sugarcane farmers and assured them to come out with a solution before February 20.
The delegation included president Rajendra Desai, Harshad Prabudesai and others. During the meeting held in Panjim, which was also attended by Cooperation Minister Govind Gaude, RCS and Administrator of Sanjivani Sugar Factory, the Chief Minister gave a patient ear to the farmers and sought some time to study the issues and assured to come out with a solution before February 20.
Sharing details about meeting, Harshad said, “The farmers had informed the Chief Minister that the government should begin the next crushing season at Sanjivani factory. If not, then it should come out with an alternative solution.”
Harshad said, “900 sugarcane farmers’ livelihood depends on Sanjivani Sugar Factory and as such they should get their bill payments on time.” The farmers said they have been paid up to December but January bills towards supply of sugarcane to Karnataka factory are outstanding.
The farmers said if they get their bill amount on time only then they would be in position to cultivate sugarcane for the next season.
