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The NPP, established with a mission to champion the cause of farmers and fishermen in the state, has announced plans for an indefinite protest. The party urged both the state and central governments to urgently address the issue and find a viable solution.
Industry experts estimated the current cost of rubber production at Rs 250 per kg, while the prevailing market price ranges between Rs 135 and Rs 148 per kg. Stakeholders emphasised that continuing cultivation is financially unsustainable given the current market dynamics of low rubber prices and high labour costs.
Presently, around 8 lakh families in the state directly depend on rubber cultivation, with a majority being small-scale farmers owning up to 4-5 acres of land. The industry is grappling with a deep crisis due to the high cost of labour and a shortage of labourers in the state.
General Secretary of the NPP, Advocate Joy Abraham, emphasised the need for immediate intervention by the Centre to rescue the lakhs of cultivators who have historically contributed significantly to the state’s economy. Abraham pointed out the lack of steps taken by the state government towards the upliftment of the rubber industry.
a) Increase in support price of natural rubber to Rs 300 per kg.
b) Conduct a study on the challenges faced by senior citizens and formulate appropriate solutions.
c) Address the escalating issue of wild animal attacks on humans and properties located in the fringes of forests.
