<h1>Karnataka CM Urges PM for Price Deficiency Scheme for Red Chilli Farmers; Seeks Increased Support Amid Low Prices</h1> The Chief Minister of Karnataka has requested the Prime Minister and Union Agriculture Minister to implement a price deficiency payment scheme for red chilli farmers in Karnataka, similar to the one approved for Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted the severe financial distress faced by farmers in the Kalyana Karnataka region due to low market prices. The Chief Minister urged for an increased Minimum Intervention Price and expanded coverage to better support farmers, suggesting that the Union Government should bear the full financial burden of the scheme to ensure fair compensation and alleviate the farmers' economic hardship.