Mango farmers in Srinivaspur taluk, Kolar district, observed a day-long bandh on June 11, protesting the sharp decline in mango prices and demanding government intervention. The protest, led by the Mango Growers’ Association, saw shops shut, transport suspended, and heightened police presence to maintain order.
🔴 Key Highlights:
- Mango prices have plummeted from ₹15,000 per ton to just ₹3,000–₹4,000, leaving farmers in financial distress.
- Unseasonal rains and weak market demand have resulted in large quantities of unsold produce.
- Farmers demand a minimum support price (MSP) to stabilize incomes and prevent further losses.
- The bandh was backed by farmer-friendly groups, urging the state government to act swiftly.
- Police ensured peaceful protests, stating that no business owner should be forced to shut shop against their will.
📢 Farmers’ Statement:
“We rely entirely on mango farming. Without fair prices, our livelihoods are at risk. The government must step in.”
⚠️ Strategic Impact:
- The protest highlights the urgent need for agricultural price regulation, especially for perishable goods.
- Karnataka’s mango industry, known globally, faces uncertainty, affecting exports and local trade.
👉 What do you think? Should the government introduce an MSP for mango farmers? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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