A delegation of the Samajwadi Party led by its State unit president Rabi Behera met Finance Minister Pradeep Amat here on Tuesday and submitted a memorandum to him on the eve of the Budget Session of the State Assembly.
The memorandum demanded waiving of loan of the small and marginal farmers and share croppers in drought affected areas, bonus of Rs 300 in a quintal of paddy and minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 30 for one litre of milk, loan to fish, poultry and milk farmers at one per cent interest per annum like the women SHGs and other farmers.
Besides, the party also demanded hike in old age and widow pension.
Among others, Sudarshan Pradhan, Bijoy Behera, youth leader Sambit Das, Pradip Mishra, Pradosh Jena and women leader Nirupama Das were present.
The Finance Minister assured them to take up the matter at the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday for necessary steps in the Budget.