Topic: APMCs
Protests against farm laws rooted in govt’s ‘communication failure’, say agri experts
At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, three agricultural experts, Siraj Hussain, Ashok Gulati & Mekhala Krishnamurthy, weigh in on the contentious farm laws and the farmers’ protests.
5 reasons why Modi govt is finding it difficult to tackle protesting farmers
Five rounds of talks between the govt and the farmers have already taken place, but no resolution is in sight yet.
Farm reform laws open the market. Now, a regulator is needed
The farm sector will attract private investment only if traders are assured that the govt will not put a constraint in their selling and purchasing price.
APMC laws had shackled farmers, Modi govt’s ordinance makes them as free as other sectors
The govt hasn’t done away with APMCs but given farmers the ability to sell outside mandis. Arguments that the ordinance violates the Constitution are flawed.
Ensuring that only farmers benefit from higher MSP will be a challenge
The idea of giving 1.5 times the cost of the produce is good, but with challenges in implementation, achieving effectiveness will require innovative approach.
On Camera
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US blames failure to shut Pakistan border for Afghan defeat. India, please take note
The US could have used its coercive resources to compel Pakistan to shut down the Taliban’s transborder sanctuaries. It chose not to—costing its victory.
Modi govt to allow duty-free import of soybean, sunflower oil, cool surging prices
The government will permit purchases of 2 million tons each of the two vegetable oils per annum this fiscal year and the next, according to a notification by the finance ministry.
Defence
What’s Combined Military Forces-Bahrain? US-backed coalition India joined on Quad sidelines
India is 35th member of the maritime counterterrorism partnership that also includes Pakistan, Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany and Greece, among others.
Mandir or Masjid? New surveys not needed, just acceptance of truth & move towards reconciliation
That temples were destroyed and mosques built is undisputed history. The past can’t be changed, but we can’t deny the wrongs of the past either before we consider reconciliation.