A.P. Rythu Sangham seeks new law, recognition cards for tenant farmers
The A.P. Rythu Sangham is advocating for a new law to protect tenant farmers in Andhra Pradesh and to issue recognition cards for accessing welfare benefits. During a meeting, they criticized the government for failing to fulfill promises made during elections regarding tenant farmers' rights. The association also highlighted the urgent need for government intervention to address the challenges faced by tenant farmers, including financial difficulties and exclusion from certain welfare schemes.
- ▪The A.P. Rythu Sangham has called for a new law to protect tenant farmers.
- ▪They accused the government of neglecting tenant farmers despite prior assurances.
- ▪The association is demanding compensation for maize farmers who sold below the Minimum Support Price.
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The Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham has urged the State government to enact a new law to protect tenant farmers and issue recognition cards enabling them to access welfare benefits and agricultural schemes.Addressing an extended meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Tenant Farmers Association at Dasari Bhavan in Vijayawada on Wednesday, A.P. Rythu Sangham State president G. Eswaraiah accused the government of neglecting tenant farmers despite assurances made during the elections.The meeting, chaired by association president A. Katamaiah, discussed the problems faced by tenant farmers and adopted resolutions seeking immediate government intervention. Mr.
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