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Topic: MSP

Why Haryana’s plan to move farmers away from paddy is floundering

Haryana launched Mera Pani Meri Virasat scheme, aimed at encouraging farmers to diversify beyond paddy, in May last year. It promises Rs 7,000 per acre of diversified crop.

Those wanting business over hunger will be driven out of the country, says Rakesh Tikait

The Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson's comments came soon after PM Modi's address in the Rajya Sabha in which he assured farmers that MSP will remain in the future.

MSP was there, is there & will remain in future, says PM Modi in appeal to farmers

The PM also hit out at those behind the protests, saying a new 'breed' of agitators who cannot live without an agitation, has emerged and the country should be beware of them.

Confusion being spread among farmers on MSP, says Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Jal Shakti Minister said there has been an increase of one-and-half times in the stipulated rate for crops under the Modi government.

Committed to farmer welfare, says govt, cites ‘assured’ MSP at 1.5 times production cost

In her Budget speech Nirmala Sitharaman said the procurement of crops like paddy, wheat, pulses and cotton has jumped manifold in the last six years.

Govt increases MSP for milling copra by Rs 375 per quintal, ball copra by Rs 300

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said this will benefit millions of farmers engaged in copra farming and impact the farmers of 12 coastal states.

Can India actually afford MSP for farmers? It’s a question of political will

If there is one moment to bust the myth about MSP being unviable, it is now, when lakhs of farmers are preparing to march to the capital on Republic Day.

MSP, subsidies are at root of Punjab’s farm crises but its farmers are fighting to keep them

Agriculture experts & some farmers say combination of assured procurement, free power & input subsidies has led to vicious paddy-wheat cycle that needs to be broken.

Delayed payment, less govt procurement — how Ghazipur farm protest differs from Singhu, Tikri

Ghazipur protests are being led by farmers from UP, MP, Uttarakhand, unlike at Singhu where farmers are from Punjab and Haryana.

Protesting farmers warn of ‘firm steps’ if govt fails to meet demands in 4 January meet

After sixth round of negotiations Wednesday, Centre and farm unions reach some consensus but remain deadlocked over demand to repeal the 3 laws and a legal guarantee for MSP.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.