The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Farmers urge govt. to clear power dues, activate Tunga Lift Irrigation Project
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The Hindu Bureau
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Farmers in Shivamogga, Karnataka, protested to demand that the government clear electricity dues to restore the Tunga Lift Irrigation Project. The project, which is currently defunct, is vital for irrigating 7,500 acres of agricultural land.
Members of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Monday, urging the State government to clear pending electricity dues and ensure that the Tunga Lift Irrigation Project is made functional.
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