फ़रवरी 7, 2025

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Farmers' Organizations Step Up Protests Against Draft Agri-Marketing Policy.

Farmers' Organizations Step Up Protests Against Draft Agri-Marketing Policy.

Farmers’ Organizations Step Up Protests Against Draft Agri-Marketing Policy.

Farmers’ unions in India have decided to step up their protests against the draft agricultural marketing policy of the government. The new policy aims at reforming the existing agri-marketing framework, which is criticized for its corporate-friendly approach to the detriment of the farmers.

  1. Fears of Privatization: The draft policy is being visualized as an attempt at market privatization which would undermine the power of APMCs and further leave the weaker farmers in their clutches.
  2. Lack of MSP Guarantee: Farmers say legal guarantee for MSP could be used by the government for exploitation and not ensure price stability.
  3. No Consultation: The farmer groups claimed that the government had bypassed consultations with all stakeholders, depriving them of their voices on the policy decisions.

Scheduled Protests: To be held by the farmers and their supporters on the streets:

  • Demonstrations, marches, and sit-ins would be held throughout state capitals and major cities in the country.
  • Withdrawal of the draft policy; robust dialogue on all issues related to the decision.
  • The protests will also focus on the demand for legal MSP guarantees and stronger support for small and marginal farmers.

The protests are similar to the 2020-2021 farmers’ agitation, which might result in another major confrontation between the government and agricultural workers. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.