Kin of 11 Farmers Who Died During Protests Given Jobs by Punjab Govt
3 years, 3 months ago

Kin of 11 Farmers Who Died During Protests Given Jobs by Punjab Govt

News 18  

The kin of 11 farmers who lost their lives during the stir against the Centre’s farm laws were given appointment letters for government jobs in Punjab on Saturday. Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Randeep Singh Nabha handed over the letters of appointment as clerk to the next of kin of the deceased farmers, according to an official release here. Calling farmers the backbone of the state’s economic structure, the chief minister said, “The state government will always undertake every possible step to ensure welfare of the victim families.” The state government has already given jobs to the kin of the 157 deceased farmers. The state government had earlier announced Rs 5 lakh as financial aid and a job for one member each of the deceased farmers’ families.

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Eight farmers are ending their lives daily in Maharashtra, says miniser Makarand Jadhav
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eight farmers are ending their lives daily in Maharashtra, says miniser Makarand Jadhav

New Indian Express  

The minister outlined factors contributing to the suicides by farmers and the government's efforts to support the affected families. According to figures provided by the minister, in the past year, 952 farmers committed suicide in the Marathwada division, 168 in Akola, 112 in Wardha, 205 in Beed, and 1,069 in the Amravati division. In Amravati division, 441 cases were eligible …

Punjab CM announces ₹1 crore, govt job for deceased farm protester’s family
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab CM announces ₹1 crore, govt job for deceased farm protester’s family

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced ₹1 crore for the family of farm protester Shubh Karan Singh, who died in Haryana Police action at the Khanauri border on Wednesday. Family members of farm protester Shubh Karan Singh, who died in Haryana Police action at Khanauri border on Wednesday, mourning at Balloh village in Bathinda district. “The Punjab government …

Kin of farmers who died by suicide await compensation from the govt
2 years ago

Kin of farmers who died by suicide await compensation from the govt

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The families of hundreds of farmers who died by suicide said they had been denied ex gratia compensation under Government Order 194, despite the police certifying in the investigation reports that the suicides were due to debt. Rythu Swarajya Vedika, a farmers’ forum, conducted a survey of cases of the final reports from the police for about 100 farmers …

Gave financial aid to kin of 789 farmers who died during stir against farm laws: Mann
2 years, 7 months ago

Gave financial aid to kin of 789 farmers who died during stir against farm laws: Mann

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said his government has completed the process of providing financial assistance to families of 789 farmers, who lost their lives during the course of the agitation against the Centre’s now-repealed farm laws. Mr. Mann said the family of the each farmer has been given Rs 5 lakh as financial assistance, amounting to ₹39.55 …

Punjab: 11 family members of deceased farmers appointed as clerks by CM Channi
3 years, 3 months ago

Punjab: 11 family members of deceased farmers appointed as clerks by CM Channi

India TV News  

Punjab: 11 family members of deceased farmers appointed as clerks by CM Channi The Chief Minister further said that the Punjab government wanted to waive off all the debts of the farmers and debt up to Rs. Highlights Punjab CM Channi handed over appointment letters to 11 family members of deceased farmers. Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Saturday …

Rahul Gandhi asks Centre for compensation, jobs for kin of farmers killed during agitation
3 years, 3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi asks Centre for compensation, jobs for kin of farmers killed during agitation

Firstpost  

Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, Rahul slammed the Modi government for its inability to maintain data on the death of farmers during the year-long agitation and tabled a list of farmers who were paid compensation and given jobs in Punjab New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday demanded compensation and jobs from the Centre for the next …

Families of farmers' died in protest should be given jobs & compensation: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
3 years, 3 months ago

Families of farmers' died in protest should be given jobs & compensation: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that families of farmers who died in protest against the Centre's three farm laws, now repealed, should be given compensation and jobs. Speaking on the floor of the Lok Sabha, Rahul said that around 700 farmers died in the last one year during the protest and demanded from the government to pay compensation …

Farmers Who Died During Protests 'Should Be Given Compensation As Well As Jobs': Rahul Gandhi In Lok Sabha
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmers Who Died During Protests 'Should Be Given Compensation As Well As Jobs': Rahul Gandhi In Lok Sabha

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a scathing attack on the Centre on the issue of compensation for the families of farmers who lost their lives during the year-long protest on the borders of Delhi. He reiterated that the Congress government in Punjab has given compensation to around 400 farmers and have also provided jobs. READ | This Punjab …

No data on farmers' death during protests, so no compensation: Govt in Parliament
3 years, 3 months ago

No data on farmers' death during protests, so no compensation: Govt in Parliament

India TV News  

The government on Tuesday said it has "no record" on the number of farmers who died during the year-long agitation demanding repeal of the three farm laws and hence there was no question of providing financial assistance to anyone. "The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare has no record in the matter and hence the question does not arise," Union …

UP govt to pay Rs 45 lakh to kin of 4 farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence
3 years, 5 months ago

UP govt to pay Rs 45 lakh to kin of 4 farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has engaged with the protesting farmers and settled to pay a compensation of Rs 45 lakh to the kin of the four farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence. UP Police ADG Prashant Kumar said on Monday, “The government will give Rs 45 lakhs and a government job to the families of the 4 farmers who …

Give appointment letters to kin of farmers who died during protests: Punjab CM Channi to ministers
3 years, 5 months ago

Give appointment letters to kin of farmers who died during protests: Punjab CM Channi to ministers

India TV News  

Following the meeting with the new cabinet over lending support to Bharat Bandh on September 28, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has asked the ministers to visit the houses of deceased farmers and deliver appointment letters for government jobs to their family members, said a press release from the chief minister office on Monday. The CM also said, "Earlier …

Punjab Govt Gives Rs 5 Lakh Each to Families of 4 Farmers Who Died During Protest Against Farm Laws
4 years, 2 months ago

Punjab Govt Gives Rs 5 Lakh Each to Families of 4 Farmers Who Died During Protest Against Farm Laws

News 18  

A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each has been given to the families of four farmers from Ludhiana who lost their lives while participating in the ongoing protest against the Centre’s agricultural reforms, a senior officer said on Thursday. Braving cold weather conditions and rain, thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, are protesting at various …

Farmer Protesting Against Agri Reforms Dies at Tikri Border Amid Cold Wave, Heart Attack Suspected
4 years, 3 months ago

Farmer Protesting Against Agri Reforms Dies at Tikri Border Amid Cold Wave, Heart Attack Suspected

News 18  

A 38-year-old farmer from Punjab was found dead at a protest site near the Tikri border on Thursday morning, police said. Jai Singh, a resident of Tungwali village in Bathinda district, and his brother had been part of the farmers’ protest at the Haryana-Delhi border against the Centre’s three farm laws for the last several days, according to Bharatiya Kisan …

Widows, Sisters & Mothers of Farmers, Who Died by Suicide Due to Debt Issues, Join Protest at Tikri Border
4 years, 3 months ago

Widows, Sisters & Mothers of Farmers, Who Died by Suicide Due to Debt Issues, Join Protest at Tikri Border

News 18  

Several family members, including widows, mothers and sisters, of Punjab farmers who committed suicide due to rising debt, joined the protesters at Tikri border on Wednesday. Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and elsewhere have been protesting near various border points of Delhi, including Singhu and Tikri, for over a fortnight demanding that the Centre repeal three new farm laws. …

'Under Debt' Punjab Farmer Dies by Suicide During Protest Against Agri Bills, Rs 3L Compensation Given to Kin
4 years, 6 months ago

'Under Debt' Punjab Farmer Dies by Suicide During Protest Against Agri Bills, Rs 3L Compensation Given to Kin

News 18  

Chandigarh: A 70-year-old farmer died after consuming some poisonous substance during a protest against the new farm Bills in Muktsar district of Punjab, police said on Saturday. Pritam Singh, a resident of Akkanwali village of Mansa district, consumed the poisonous substance on Friday morning and died at a hospital later in the day, they said. Singh had been participating in …

Mamata Banerjee announces compensation, job for kin of man killed in Rajasthan
7 years, 3 months ago

Mamata Banerjee announces compensation, job for kin of man killed in Rajasthan

India TV News  

Mamata Banerjee announces compensation, job for kin of man killed in Rajasthan Banerjee also talked to the the deceased's widow over phone and said she would send a team of ministers and party MPs to Khan's family in Malda district. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed grief over the brutal killing of migrant labourer from Bengal, Afrajul …

Punjab’s sorrow
8 years, 7 months ago

Punjab’s sorrow

The Hindu  

There have been many studies on agrarian distress and farmer suicides in different parts of India in the last decade, including in Punjab. The objectives are to ascertain the causes of agrarian distress, examine the purpose, sources and uses of farm credit, identify factors in indebtedness and suicide, and compare suicide cases with those from the control group, besides suggesting …

Farmers' suicide cases: Punjab govt alters compensation policy for 5th time since 2001
9 years, 8 months ago

Farmers' suicide cases: Punjab govt alters compensation policy for 5th time since 2001

Hindustan Times  

Even though the SAD-BJP government has come up with fresh relief package to compensate affected families of farmers who have committed suicide, it has failed to heal their scar. "All farmer suicide related policies are politically motivated, as the respective governments are used to play with emotions of affected families," said Inderjit Singh Jaijee, author of "Debt and Death in …

Punjab sets up relief fund for farmers' families | India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Punjab sets up relief fund for farmers' families | India TV News

India TV News  

Chandigarh: To give relief to distressed families of farmers in the state committing suicide, the Punjab government on Tuesday announced the creation of a “revolving fund” to provide assistance to them. “Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday approved a policy for creating a ‘Revolving Fund' for relief to be given as one time monetary assistance of Rs.3 lakh to …

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