Even as Supplyco has claimed to have cleared a bulk of its dues to paddy farmers for the crop procured during the previous season, the United Democratic Front (UDF) here on Saturday staged a protest against the “inordinate delay” in paying up the dues.
UDF State secretary C.P. John inaugurate a farmers’ protest organised by the coalition’s district committee here on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. John vowed to continue with the protests until the entire dues were settled. Saji Manjakadamban, UDF district chairman, presided over the meeting.
Figures provided by the district paddy marketing, meanwhile, suggested that a total ₹122.04 crore had already been paid to the farmers in Kottayam till June 22 with an outstanding amount of just ₹5.37 crore. Of the total amount disbursed, ₹42.74 crore was handed over through the Canara Bank, ₹21.52 crore through Federal Bank and ₹31 crore through SBI till June 22.
