<p>On the occasion of the 30th Farmer Martyrs’ Day, farmers resolved to launch a rally, demanding the protection of the natural resources in the State, formulation of a pro-people national mining policy, and ban on the export of ore. <br /><br />The convention also urged the State Government to take up rehabilitation works at flood-affected areas in North Karnataka region on a war footing, and to waive off farmers’ loans and to provide fresh loans to them.<br /><br />Later, the Farmer Martyrs’ Day programmes were also organised at Nargund and Navalgund, the epicentre of the farmers’ agitation 30 years ago.</p>
<p>On the occasion of the 30th Farmer Martyrs’ Day, farmers resolved to launch a rally, demanding the protection of the natural resources in the State, formulation of a pro-people national mining policy, and ban on the export of ore. <br /><br />The convention also urged the State Government to take up rehabilitation works at flood-affected areas in North Karnataka region on a war footing, and to waive off farmers’ loans and to provide fresh loans to them.<br /><br />Later, the Farmer Martyrs’ Day programmes were also organised at Nargund and Navalgund, the epicentre of the farmers’ agitation 30 years ago.</p>
