DVS seeks effective distribution of Centre’s package for areca growers

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Oct 25, 2013 :  Former chief minister DV Sadananda Gowda  has urged the state government to  take steps towards distribution of the  Rs 175 crore package announced  for areca growers,  to eligible beneficiaries  in an effective manner.

 

Addressing press persons at the BJP office on October 24, Thursday, he said the announcement of the package by the Centre is a victory for the two and a half month long fight of the areca growers who are distressed due to Kole disease. He said the growers will now call off the protest planned on October 29 but warned that the fight would continue if the government fails to reach out the compensation to the target group.

Accusing the state government of  not coming to the aid of the areca growers despite repeated appeals, he said now it is up to the government to ensure effective distribution of the package announced by the Centre.

District BJP President Pratap Simha Nayak, General Secretary Kishore Rai, Spokesperson Jayaram Shetty and others were present.