Says many young farmers unable to find brides; seeks allowance, special status for rural marriages
A legislator from Ranganath in Karnataka has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to introduce incentives for women who marry farmers, arguing that many young men dependent on agriculture are struggling to find partners.
Letter To Government
In a letter to the Chief Minister ahead of the Assembly session, the MLA — who represents the Kunigal constituency in Tumakuru district — requested:
- A special allowance for women marrying farmers
- Special social status recognition for marriages within rural agricultural families
He said Kunigal taluk is predominantly rural and farming remains the primary livelihood for many households.
Concern Over Unmarried Farmers
According to the legislator, a growing number of women are reluctant to marry men engaged in agriculture. As a result, many farmers remain unmarried even after the age of 30.
Farmer groups in the state have earlier raised similar concerns, saying the declining economic and social appeal of farming is affecting marriage prospects for rural youth.
Some organisations have also demanded job reservation or priority in government employment to improve financial security and social standing of farming families.
Wider Rural Issue
Representations on the issue have come from multiple districts, including Mandya and Tumakuru, highlighting a broader rural demographic and social challenge linked to migration and falling interest in agriculture as a livelihood.
