Congress calls for special parliament session on farmers’ issues
The call for action comes in the wake of escalating tensions between farmers and authorities.
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Farmers vow to intensify protest as talks with government continue
Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda expressed optimism regarding the talks, stating that they would surely reach a conclusion if carried forward peacefully. He expressed hope that a solution would soon be found and emphasized the need for a balanced decision, mindful of all aspects discussed during the negotiations.
Modi government increases MSP for Rabi crops for market season 2024-25, Details here
PM Modi said that the decision by the Cabinet to increase MSP of Rabi crops will increase the income of farmers and will ensure food security at the same time.
After farmers’ demands met, a 21-hour Haryana highway blockade ends
Although October 1 will continue to be the official purchase date, the state administration has announced that it will begin shifting paddy from grain markets.
Ajit Pawar calls Maharashtra govt. to provide aid to rain-affected farmers
During the heavy rainfall, around 125 people died and many animals drowned away. According to the NCP leader, the Maharashtra Govt. ought to provide help to these farmers
PM Modi transfers 9th instalment of Rs 19,500 crore under PM-KISAN scheme
An annual financial aid of ₹6,000 is given to the eligible beneficiary farmer’s families, which is payable in four monthly instalments at three equal divisions of ₹2,000 each, under the PM-KISAN scheme. PM-Kisan scheme was announced in February 2019 while presenting the Budget. The first instalment was decided for the slot of December 2018-March 2019.
Sowing of Kharif crops to be affected by delayed monsoon
The monsoon was critical for Asia’s third-largest economy as nearly half of the country’s population depended on it and 60 percent of the country’s net sown area did not have irrigation access.
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