Dilli Chalo | Farmers ignore Centre’s proposal on agriculture law amendments
The HinduThe protesting farmers groups have not formally responded to the Centre’s proposal on amendments to the three farm sector laws, three days after it was delivered to them. “The Agriculture minister has to explain why the Home Minister Amit Shah interrupted the discussion process and brought again the proposal of amendments which was categorically rejected by the Kisan delegation December 5 meeting. On Thursday, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry issued a comprehensive 106-page document, laying out the Centre’s rationale for the three contentious farm laws, refuting ‘myths’ surrounding the laws, and defending its record on farmers' welfare. Some of the major points included, “MSP will not go away; APMC mandis will not be closed, farmers land will not be taken away and buyers cannot make any changes to farmer land; and contractors cannot end agreement without full payment.” The document also laid out the ways in which the laws would assist the four-pronged strategy to increase farmers income, including the decrease of input costs, proper prices for produce, minimal harvest and post-harvest losses, and the creation of more avenues for income generation.