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Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma is felicitated with sugarcane stalks by Bharatiya Kisan Sangh representatives and local farmers at Bodla Circuit House in Kabirdham district on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as growers celebrate the sugarcane price of ₹425 per quintal.Photo :channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Farmers welcome the revised sugarcane price as a significant step towards improving agricultural income, honour Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma with sugarcane stalks at Bodla Circuit House and express gratitude for the farmer-friendly decision.
Key Highlights
- Sugarcane farmers in Kabirdham district welcome the price of ₹425 per quintal.
- Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma felicitated at Bodla Circuit House on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Bharatiya Kisan Sangh representatives present sugarcane stalks to the Deputy CM as a symbol of appreciation.
- Farmers expect better returns, relief from cultivation expenses and renewed encouragement for sugarcane farming.
- District Vice-President Dinesh Chandravanshi and Bodla Block President Pankaj Verma join farmers in expressing gratitude.
Raipur: A wave of enthusiasm has swept through the sugarcane-growing community of Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district following the announcement of a sugarcane price of ₹425 per quintal. Celebrating the decision as an important step towards securing better returns for agricultural produce, representatives of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and local farmers gathered at Bodla Circuit House on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to felicitate Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma. The farmers presented sugarcane stalks to Sharma, expressing their appreciation for the decision and its anticipated benefits for the farming community.
Farmers Welcome Better Returns on Sugarcane Cultivation
For sugarcane growers in Kabirdham, the revised price represents more than an increase in the value of their produce. Farmers believe it could help them manage rising cultivation expenses while improving the financial sustainability of sugarcane farming.
During the felicitation programme, farmers expressed satisfaction with the decision and highlighted the importance of ensuring remunerative prices for agricultural produce.
They observed that cultivation involves considerable expenditure on labour, irrigation, fertilisers, transportation and other essential agricultural inputs.
According to the farmers, the price of ₹425 per quintal would help them recover cultivation costs and provide an opportunity to improve their household income.
Farmers and Bharatiya Kisan Sangh office-bearers gather with sugarcane stalks during a felicitation programme for Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma at Bodla in Kabirdham district on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, expressing gratitude for the revised sugarcane price.Photo:channel24india.com via CG/DPR
The participating farmers conveyed their appreciation, observing that “a fair price for agricultural produce is essential to recognise the hard work of farmers and strengthen their economic security.”
The statement reflects the farmers’ collective sentiments expressed during the programme rather than a verbatim quotation attributed to an individual.
Deputy CM Vijay Sharma Receives Traditional Felicitation
The atmosphere at Bodla Circuit House reflected the enthusiasm of sugarcane cultivators who assembled to welcome Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma.
In a symbolic gesture associated with their agricultural livelihood, farmers presented sugarcane stalks to Sharma and felicitated him with traditional warmth.
The presentation of sugarcane carried particular significance, representing both the agricultural identity of the region and the farmers’ expectations of improved financial returns.
Representatives of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh expressed gratitude for the decision, describing it as an encouraging development for growers whose livelihoods depend substantially on agricultural production.
The farmers also acknowledged the importance of government decisions that take into account the economic realities faced by cultivators.
Higher Sugarcane Price Expected to Encourage Cultivation
Farmers attending the programme expressed confidence that better prices would encourage sugarcane cultivation across the district.
They said improved returns could help farmers meet production expenses and strengthen their ability to invest in subsequent agricultural seasons.
Sugarcane cultivation requires sustained investment and careful management throughout the growing period. Consequently, the price received by growers remains an important factor in determining the profitability of the crop.
The farmers maintained that remunerative pricing could help sustain their interest in sugarcane farming and encourage greater confidence in agricultural activities.
Their expectations also underline the importance of ensuring that announced prices translate into actual payments to cultivators.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Representatives Join Felicitation
The programme witnessed the participation of several office-bearers of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and farmers from the Bodla region.
Among those present were Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Kawardha District Vice-President Dinesh Chandravanshi and Bodla Block President Pankaj Verma.
Farmers Vinod Verma, Mahesh Verma, Tikaram Sahu, Tulash Dhurve, Pradumn Verma and Ramphal Verma also participated in the felicitation ceremony.
Together, they presented sugarcane to Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma and conveyed their appreciation for the decision.
The participants emphasised that ensuring appropriate remuneration for agricultural produce remains essential to protecting farmers’ interests and supporting the rural economy.
Farmer Welfare and Agricultural Prosperity Remain Central
The gathering at Bodla highlighted the importance farmers attach to government decisions concerning agricultural pricing.
For cultivators, the economic value of a crop is closely connected with their capacity to sustain farming operations, support their families and invest in future production.
The farmers’ response to the ₹425-per-quintal sugarcane price reflected optimism that better remuneration would contribute to greater financial stability.
At the same time, the long-term benefits will depend on effective implementation, procurement arrangements and timely payments to growers.
The felicitation of Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma thus emerged as an expression of appreciation from Kabirdham’s sugarcane-growing community, whose members hope the decision will translate into stronger agricultural incomes and sustained rural prosperity.
