Exemplary Diplomacy And Flexible Approach
The economy of Western Maharashtra belt is based on the agriculture sector. In fact, different districts, including Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, and Pune in western Maharashtra zone are the chief sugarcane producing districts in the state. The BJP Government assured about FRP to the sugarcane crop before their taking up as a ruling party. But there are some disputes between sugar industrialists and the Government policies regarding the Sugarcane FRP determination. To handle this situation proficiently, Honourable Revenue and Agriculture Minister, Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil appealed to Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana President, Mr Raju Shetty to find some rational solution or midway between the sugar industrialist’s stand and the farmer’s demands. Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil arranged a press conference at his Kolhapur residence. During this press conference, he informed about the government’s stand regarding FRP issue. He explained that the Government is reinfor...