The Shiromani Akali Dal asked the Punjab government Thursday to announce a state advised price (SAP) ofRs 350 per quintal for sugarcane farmers.
The SAD also demanded the government release Rs 400 crore of outstanding payment to the farmers.
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal warned the state government that it would stage a sit-in before every sugarmill if it did not accede to its demand.
Addressing a gathering of farmers outside a sugarcane mill here, Badal said it was shocking that the government had not announced any enhanced SAP above last year's price of of Rs 310 per quintal.
He said Haryana and Uttar Pradesh had already announced a SAP of Rs 325 per quintal and Rs 335 per quintal, respectively.
Badal also alleged that the "wrong policies" of the state government were forcing growers to commit suicides.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app