The Lok Satta Party on Tuesday demanded that the state government honor its GO No. 58 of December 4, 2010, under which it permitted free movement of fine varieties of paddy and rice outside the state to ensure a remunerative price to the farmer.
It also wants the government to facilitate overseas marketing of boiled rice and BPT rice.
Talking to the media, party leaders G Raja Reddy and V Vijayender Reddy said that the state government has failed to fulfill its assurances to farmers on paddy purchases.
Because of the government's failure to go to their rescue, farmers have been selling paddy at Rs. 400 less than the minimum support price per quintal, they alleged.
They demanded that the government buy up to 50% of discolored paddy by relaxing norms up to 13%, open purchase centers at the rate of one per mandal, and facilitate bank loans against produce.
The Lok Satta leaders also welcomed the state government's move to revive the third phase of the Krishna drinking water supply scheme for the benefit of Hyderabad. The party
claims that the Krishna water supply scheme can be executed at a faster pace and at a lesser cost than the Godavari water scheme.
Courtesy: INN