Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta met Union Minister Chirag Paswan to seek a revision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) moisture limit for arecanut. Farmers in the coastal region face difficulty meeting the existing 7% moisture standard due to the district’s humid climate, resulting in rejection of produce and financial losses. The MP requested an increase in the permissible moisture limit, standardized testing methods, and improved post-harvest infrastructure to safeguard the livelihoods of arecanut growers across Dakshina Kannada.