myverdict GURDHIAN SINGH

FARMER

Expectations:

The Centre should announce a ₹3,000 per quintal MSP for wheat and paddy so that recommendations of the MS Swaminathan Commission of 50% profit on the cost of cultivation are truly implemented. The Centre should waive the entire debt of farmers to restore farmers’ faith in the government, cover more farmers under the Kisan Nidhi Yojana and increase yearly support from ₹6,000 to a respectable amount.

Outcome:

“The government’s announcement has saddened me as there’s nothing for the farmer. Payment made to farmers on purchase of foodgrain and other crops is not an achievement. A large number of farmers are protesting on the borders of Delhi and the government has lost another opportunity to pacify them. For rural infrastructure, ₹40,000 crore is too less. The government’s announcement of doubling farm incomes by 2022 seems far-fetched”.