Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to the welfare of farmers, emphasising the significance of Minimum Support Price (MSP). He highlighted the federal government’s efforts to improve MSP charges and make sure the procurement of crops at these charges.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to the welfare of farmers, emphasising the significance of Minimum Support Price (MSP). He highlighted the federal government’s efforts to improve MSP charges and make sure the procurement of crops at these charges.
Responding to queries within the Rajya Sabha about MSP, Chouhan mentioned, “MSP is provided when crops are sold at rates lower than the MSP. I want to assure you that the welfare of farmers remains our priority. We have worked towards raising MSP and purchasing crops at MSP rates.”
Chouhan additional acknowledged that beneath Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s management, there was an unprecedented improve in price range allocations for farmers over the previous decade.
“The government under PM Modi’s leadership is dedicated to farmers’ welfare. Over the last 10 years, there has been an unprecedented rise in the budget for agriculture and an increase in MSP for crops. The Modi government operates with foresight, focusing on enhancing farmers’ incomes,” he added.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed confidence in Chouhan, referring to him as a possible favorite amongst farmers. “Let me say, the Minister (Shivraj Singh Chouhan), who was once known as the ‘Ladla’ (favourite) of the nation, will become the ‘Ladla’ of the farmers,” Dhankhar remarked.
Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, invited protesting farmers for discussions, reiterating the federal government’s openness to dialogue.”The doors are open for farmers to discuss their issues. I consider myself their brother. If they wish to come to us, they are welcome, or we will go to them for talks,” he mentioned.
Earlier within the day, farmers marching in direction of Delhi as a part of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest have been stopped on the Shambhu border. The protestors had introduced their march to the nationwide capital to press for numerous calls for.
“They (police) will not let us proceed to Delhi. Some farmer leaders have been injured. We will hold a meeting to decide our future strategy,” farmer chief Sarwan Singh Pandher mentioned on the border.
Drone footage revealed police barricades the place 101 farmers have been stopped, with heavy police deployment within the space. Tear fuel was used to disperse the protestors on the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border.
“The farmers do not have permission to enter Haryana. The Ambala administration has imposed Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS),” a police officer knowledgeable ANI.
The Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and different farmer organisations are demanding compensation and a authorized assure for MSP.
The first session of the winter Parliament started on November 25 however confronted disruptions, main to early adjournments. The session is scheduled to proceed till December 20.
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