MSP Of Crops

Jantar Mantar was again teeming with thousands of farmers. They reached Delhi from several states to protest against unkept promises of govt. A law on MSP was one of them. Our next report tells more

"I will raise issues of water, debt of farmers, legal guarantee to MSP, canal system, cleaning of buddha nallah (Ludhiana), BBMB (Bhakra Beas Management Board) and also health-related matters, he said

The All India Kisan Congress Chairman Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Sunday expressed serious concern at the plight of farmers in the country and demanded Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantee for farmers.

MPS's effective and transparent delivery has been part of multiple committees and reports. Many recommendations have been implemented and others put in cold storage

He said demands were also raised to extend compensation to farmers who died during the protest against the three farm laws

One govt after another has been reaching out to the farmer just ahead of crucial polls, offering remunerative prices for his crops in a bid to score electoral victories

Making purchases below the minimm support price unlawful might at best help a limited set of farmers, but it could also end up hurting a large section of the population

The Shiromani Akali Dal chief, however, added that he did not see any threat to the present MSP regime at this stage

Congress leader Sunil Jakhar claimed a majority of farm produce is purchased in the open market at rates much lower than the Minimum Support Price (MSP) declared by the government

Govt must also set up machinery to ensure benefits of higher price actually go to the farmer