Msp Of Crops
Is India seeing a revival of farmers' agitation?
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
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Punjab CM to discuss legal guarantee to MSP, farm debt at NITI Aayog meet
"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
 "Punjab CM to discuss legal guarantee to MSP, farm debt at NITI Aayog meet")
Guarantee MSP for all crops, stop favouring corporate sector: Congress
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.
 "Guarantee MSP for all crops, stop favouring corporate sector: Congress")
Cost to crop: What it will take for effective, transparent delivery of MSP
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
 "Cost to crop: What it will take for effective, transparent delivery of MSP")
All parties demanded action on law on MSP during all-party meet: Kharge
He said demands were also raised to extend compensation to farmers who died during the protest against the three farm laws
 "All parties demanded action on law on MSP during all-party meet: Kharge")
Procurement: A much-used tool to further the interests of political parties
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
 "Procurement: A much-used tool to further the interests of political parties")
Weighing the pros and cons of the call for making MSP a legal right
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
Shiromani Akali Dal won't be mute spectator to MSP tinkering: Sukhbir Badal
The Shiromani Akali Dal chief, however, added that he did not see any threat to the present MSP regime at this stage
 "Shiromani Akali Dal won't be mute spectator to MSP tinkering: Sukhbir Badal")
Cong wants MSP to be 'legally-binding', questions govt's intent for farmers
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
 "Cong wants MSP to be 'legally-binding', questions govt's intent for farmers")
Poor must benefit: Letter to BS on MSP hiked to 150% of cost
Govt must also set up machinery to ensure benefits of higher price actually go to the farmer
