Around 500 women farmers here at a State-level women farmers’ convention demanded that the Government increase the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy to Rs 5,000 per quintal and ensure security to them.
The convention which was organsied by the Navnirman Krushak Sangathan, a body fighting for the cause of farmers, was graced by Sangathan State coordinator Akshaya Kumar, the Sambad editor Soumya Ranjan Patnaik and women activist Namrata Chhada.
The Navnirman Krushak Sangathan has been demanding Rs 5,000 per quintal paddy, Rs 5,000 monthly pension to farmers and a life of dignity for the peasants and organising rallies and meetings across the State for the purpose.
Women leader Hena Satpathy, Reena Apa, Sarita Parida and Sasmita Jena among many others attended the meeting highlighted the farmers’ issues.