Instead of abrupt and stringent measures, Modi govt should focus on long-term solutions to tackle fluctuations in the prices of agricultural commodities.
While vegetable prices are surging across board, govt data shows rate of tomatoes, onions & potatoes have seen highest spike since May this year. Notification says duty to remain until 31 Dec.
Tired of pleading India to sell onions, Bangladesh, the biggest importer, has launched its own onion Aatmanirbharta mission. Global markets prefer reliable supply chains.
The march began at Nashik and is likely to reach Mumbai on 20 March. The farmers' 17-point charter includes demands they say have been unmet for as long as 5 years. Meeting with Shinde govt tomorrow.
The retail price in Delhi continues to be Rs 23 per kg while the farmers in Lasalgaon get only about Rs 7 per kg. The start-ups in the field have failed to connect farmers to consumers.
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
Please preach to the anti-farm law lobby. Your recommendations were part of the Farm Laws.