The farmers on Monday (February 19) rejected the federal government’s proposal to buy 5 crops at minimal assist value (MSP) over the interval of subsequent 5 years and mentioned that “it is not in favour of farmers”. They mentioned that the farmers will resume their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march to the nationwide capital from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border beginning February 21.
“After the discussion of both forums, it has been decided that if you analyse, there is nothing in the government’s proposal…This is not in the favour of farmers. We reject it,” farmer chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal mentioned.
SC ought to take suo moto cognisance: Farmer chief
Dallewal mentioned that Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann didn’t take discover of the scenario confronted by the farmers on the border. He additionally urged the Supreme Court to take suo moto cognisance of the alleged use of tear gasoline towards them by the police.
“The way farmers were treated at the (Shambhu) border is condemnable. The main reason for inviting Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to the meetings was to raise the issue of barricading along the borders, and that people of his state (Punjab) are facing tear gas shelling from neighbouring state. He guaranteed to take notice of the situation, but he hasnât. He should have put this issue in front of ministers. And today, Haryana DGP in his statement said that we havenât used pellet guns and tear gas; we request Supreme Court to take suo moto cognisance against those who have done this act,” he mentioned.
Centre-farmers fourth spherical of talksÂ
Centre on Sunday (February 19) proposed to purchase pulses, maize, and cotton crops by authorities companies at minimal assist costs for 5 years after an settlement with farmers on the fourth spherical of talks. Following the dialogue, the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march was put on maintain.
Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai held the talks on the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Chandigarh.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann additionally joined the assembly, which started at 8.15 pm on Sunday and ended at round 1 am on Monday.
Talking to reporters after the assembly, Goyal mentioned the panel has proposed the shopping for of pulses, maize, and cotton crops by authorities companies at minimal assist costs for 5 years after getting into into an settlement with farmers.
The farmer leaders had mentioned they are going to talk about the federal government’s proposal of their boards over the subsequent two days and thereafter, resolve the longer term plan of action.
The farmers introduced that they reject the federal government’s proposal and would now resume their protest as soon as once more in direction of the nationwide capital.
What was the federal government’s proposal?
Union Minister Piyush Goyal unveiled a major proposition suggesting that authorities companies interact in agreements with farmers to procure pulses, maize, and cotton crops at MSPs for the subsequent 5 years. This initiative aimed to present stability and assurance to farmers whereas selling agricultural development in varied sectors.
Under the proposed agreements, cooperative societies such because the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) will commit to buying ‘tur dal,’ ‘urad dal,’ ‘masoor dal,’ and maize crops from farmers at MSPs. These agreements will present farmers with a assured marketplace for their produce and contribute to the revitalisation of Punjab’s agricultural panorama.
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) is gearing up to procure cotton from farmers at MSPs for the subsequent 5 years. This initiative goals to assist cotton farmers and promote the cultivation of cotton in Punjab. Farmers cultivating cotton may have the chance to enter into agreements with the CCI, guaranteeing the procurement of their produce at MSPs.
(With inputs from companies)
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