Farm Laws

Congress on Wednesday stepped up its attack on the BJP over its MP Kangana Ranaut's remarks calling for bringing back the three farm laws.

‘Is PM Modi or BJP MP deciding govt policy’: Rahul Gandhi after Kangana Ranaut’s comment on farm laws

Even after the martyrdom of more than 700 farmers, especially the farmers of Haryana and Punjab, the BJP people are not satisfied, says Gandhi

Interview: Legalising MSP can be anti-farmer; remove export bans, stocking limits, says Ashok Gulati

The noted agricultural economist says that MSP is not the right instrument to increase farm income since it could create major disruptions in the economy.

As farm stir intensifies, Centre proposes new solution to end stalemate

The Centre on Wednesday invited farmers for a fifth round of talks after earlier rounds failed to achieve any major breakthrough.

Part of government not in favour of price control steps: PM-EAC member Shamika Ravi

Ravi's comments come at a time when the central government has taken a series of measures to keep a lid on food prices

1.48 lakh farmers still facing cases registered during agitation against Centre's farm laws: SKM leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the repeal of the three farm laws on November 19, 2021, after a year-long farmers’ agitation on the borders of Delhi.

Farm Uneasy: Despite push towards access to formal credit, most farmers continue to rely on middlemen for loans

To meet their growing expenditure, from daily needs and health emergencies to weddings and sending their children abroad for studies, farmers rely on Arhtiyas despite the heavy interest they pay. Arhtiyas remain crucial for the farm economy of Punjab and Haryana 

Government works on formal framework for public-private partnership in agriculture

The government wants to partner with industry to create a PPP model which will not only be replicable and upscalable but also highly viable on a sustainable basis, Agri Ministry officials have said. The move to formally rope in more companies into the sector comes 6 months after the three controversial farm laws were repealed by the Centre under popular pressure.

Punjab elections 2022: Why haven't strong parties emerged from farmers' movements, even after three decades?

Farmers may profit little from pledging their loyalty to one party alone; They stand to gain more working as persistent pressure groups

Budget 2022 | Finance Ministry plans $19-billion fertiliser subsidy: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on November 19 that the government would repeal the disputed farm laws.

Record foodgrains production likely in 2022; farm laws repeal, price rise bitter pills for agriculture sector

While soaring production of foodgrains that also helped the government provide free additional rations for COVID-hit poor families for many months together came as a relief, the passing year will be remembered for the long drawn farmers’ protest at Delhi borders against the three laws and subsequent repeal of the legislations.

Govt says no farmer died due to police action during farmers' protests

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said, "the subject of compensation, etc. to the families of the deceased farmers in the farmers movement is with the concerned state governments”.

In pics | Farmers start removing makeshift tents from Delhi border as year-long protest ends

Farmers have started vacating their protest site at Singhu on Delhi-Haryana border, ending their year-long agitation. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of 32 farmers' unions, announced the formal decision to end the stir on December 9.

Farmers call off year-long protest after Centre agrees to demands

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella body of 32 farmers' unions, announced the formal decision to lift the year-long protest on December 9. The protesting farmers are expected to head home on December 11, though many have already started removing the makeshift tents on Delhi borders.

Kangana Ranaut's car stopped in Punjab, protesters seek apology for comments on farmers' stir

Kangana Ranaut was returning from Himachal Pradesh when this incident took place.

3 farm laws stand scrapped as President gives assent to repeal Bill

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha had on November 29 passed the bill to repeal the three farm laws

Govt should give Rs 5 crore compensation to kin of farmers 'martyred': Manish Tewari

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour, the MP from Punjab’s Anandpur Sahib said it was because of the "historic" farmers’ movement that the three black farm laws have been taken back.

Bill to repeal farm laws to be brought in Rajya Sabha today itself: Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi also urged the opposition to allow the passage of the bill without any "ruckus and disturbance" in the Upper House.

Winter Session of Parliament | Bill to repeal Farm Laws to be introduced on the first day

The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 is one of the 26 Bills listed by the government in its agenda for the Winter Session of the Parliament that will be held between November 29 and December 23.

AAP govt supports demands of farmers: Arvind Kejriwal

The Delhi Assembly on Friday passed a resolution seeking repeal of the three farm laws, compensation to families of over 700 farmers who died during protests and legal guarantee of minimum support price of crops.

Farmers in hundreds descend at Delhi-UP border on protest anniversary

Many of them brought along vegetables, sacks of flour and lentils, spices and cooking oil on their tractor-trollies, saying they have come prepared for a long haul.

Noida International Airport | PM Modi’s address focuses on infra push by "double-engine" govt , skips repeal of farm laws

The only time PM Narendra Modi mentioned farmers, in his 25-minute-long speech, was when he said how the local administration had ensured that the land owned by farmers was acquired seamlessly to pave way for ground-breaking of the Noida international airport.

Union Cabinet clears withdrawal of three farm laws ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

After the cabinet nod, the government will now introduce the “The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021” in Parliament during the Winter Session beginning on November 29.

SC-appointed panel member writes to CJI urging early release of report on farm laws

Anil Ghanwat, also a senior leader of Shetkari Sangathan, said he will mobilise one lakh farmers and bring them to Delhi in the next couple of months demanding farm reforms.

BJP leaders should desist from making provocative statements on farm laws: Mayawati

Mayawati also demanded that besides the repeal of farm laws, the other demands of the protesting farmers should be met by the government so that they can return to their homes.