Farmers' body seeks revision of Centre's MSP for crops
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) wants the central government to put on hold its MSP announcement until it revises it in consultation with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha.
All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) wants the central government to put on hold its MSP announcement until it revises it in consultation with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha.
Farmers will get ₹2 lakh crore as MSP, ₹35,000 crore more than the previous season, says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
India needs a definite solution to farmers’ demand for minimum support price if it wants to ensure long-term growth of the sector.
India believes WTO's farm subsidy rules could limit its ability to purchase food at government-set prices, as part of its public stockholding programmes for food security purposes.
Farmers reject the government's proposal for a five-year contract to buy only select crops on MSP; heavy security also disrupts traffic on major routes.
Farmers to resume the 'Dilli Chalo' protest at 11 am on Wednesday, seeking demand for a legal assurance of MSP for all crops.
Centre proposes to buy pulses, maize, and cotton crops at minimum support prices for five years
The ongoing agitation by farmers in Punjab has not only prompted internet ban but also witnessed 'rail roko' demonstrations and clashes with Haryana Police.
Haryana closes off state's border with Punjab at Shambhu near Ambala district; concrete barriers, sandbags, razor wire, and anti-riot vehicles positioned to obstruct roadway