Byadgi Chilli Market is still reeling from the violence on 11 March, when news of a drastic price drop led to a mob of around hundred farmers going on a rampage.
Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) has reported 3 times the influx of mangoes this March, as compared to same period last year. But things may change next month.
With the repeal of the farm laws, the PM also announced a committee to address future agrarian issues. Experts say a broad-based, consultative approach could bring better results.
Narendra Singh Tomar, who retained agriculture ministry in Modi's cabinet reshuffle, assures that APMCs will continue to function, gives details on Rs 1 lakh crore infrastructure fund for farmers.
For the last five decades, MSP has always been a piece of paper for most farmers. But now we have a Prime Minister who says, “MSP tha, hai, or rahega!”
In episode 571 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta declutters the bills and explains the changes it will bring to farmers and for end customers.
Farmers can lock in prices and buyers for their produce even before the harvest, and intermediaries can be assured of supply and price at the time of harvest.
These markets are a common point for farmers, labourers, wholesalers, middlemen, traders and many others, making it nearly impossible for authorities to enforce the usual Covid protocol.
Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.
Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities.
The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.
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