Farmers' income doubled for certain crops in recent years: SBI Report
Incomes of farmers have doubled for certain crops in some states in recent years, a study that was based on primary data of SBI`s Agri portfolio across states has shown.
Jul 19, 2022, 14:13 PM IST
Good news for farmers! Centre hikes MSP for Kharif crops
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2022-23.
Jun 08, 2022, 19:29 PM IST
Varun Gandhi introduces private member Bill to ensure MSP for farm produce
BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Friday introduced in Parliament a private member Bill to make MSP a legal right for farm produce.
Apr 01, 2022, 19:07 PM IST
86% farmers supported now-repealed farm laws, finds Supreme Court-appointed panel
Interestingly, the SC-appointed panel was not in favour of a total repeal of the three controversial farm laws and instead had suggested leaving procurement of crops at a specified price to the states and scrapping of the Essential Commodities Act.
Mar 22, 2022, 09:56 AM IST
SKM announces next phase of farmers' movement in April demanding MSP guarantee
The farmers` body has also decided to oragnize a nationwide protest on March 21 over the role of the government in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.
Mar 15, 2022, 06:28 AM IST
Committee on MSP after assembly polls yet another 'trick' by govt: Congress
"Fearing loss in elections, now they (BJP) have played another trick," tweeted Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala.
Feb 04, 2022, 23:11 PM IST
'Wo bade ghamand me the': Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik on his meeting with PM Narendra Modi
Appointed governor - in Jammu and Kashmir and Goa, before being posted to Meghalaya - during Narendra Modi's term as prime minister, Malik has been taking swipes at the government.
Jan 03, 2022, 10:05 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Govt procures paddy worth over Rs 6000 crore at MSP benefitting more than 4 lakh farmers
According to Commissioner, Food and Civil Supplies, Sorabh Babu, “As on December 21, total paddy worth more than Rs 6077.91 crore has been purchased from the farmers, and the payment is being made within 72 hours of the purchase directly to their bank accounts.”
Dec 21, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
Farmers will call off agitation after studying govt's new draft proposal, says Samyukta Kisan Morcha
The SKM had earlier said that a consensus has been reached over a revised draft proposal of the Centre on their pending demands. The apex body of farmers said that it will meet on Thursday to decide the future course of the movement, even as its leaders demanded a formal communication on government letterhead.
Dec 09, 2021, 13:33 PM IST
Farmers’ protest likely to end, SKM may call off 14-month agitation today
SKM to take a call on ending the 14-month agitation only after receiving the final copy of the central government’s revised proposal which has accepted their demands.
Dec 09, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
Farmers likely to call off protest tomorrow after consensus on govt’s proposal
The SKM, which is spearheading the farmers' movement, said in a statement that a consensus has been achieved on the central government's draft regarding farmers' demands.
Dec 08, 2021, 19:26 PM IST
No decision yet on ending farmers' protest, SKM meet today to decide on govt's proposal
Farmer leaders said that they will meet again at 2 PM on Wednesday to discuss various issues. Kulwant Singh Sandhu, a prominent farmer leader, has claimed that a consensus has been arrived at and "nearly all demands" have been met.
Dec 08, 2021, 06:23 AM IST
SKM announces names of five farmers' leaders to participate in talks with Centre
Earlier, the Centre asked Samyukta Kisan Morcha to form a 5-member committee for further discussions on farmers' demands.
Dec 04, 2021, 17:17 PM IST
BKU Chief Rakesh Tikait says farmers' protest would not stop right now
BKU Chief Rakesh Tikait has said that the protest of farmers would continue and that the meeting of Kisan Morcha that will be held today will discuss the issues of MSP among others.
Dec 04, 2021, 11:38 AM IST
Farmers won't leave protest sites before discussion on MSP, other issues: Rakesh Tikait
Asked about the passing of the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, the BKU leader said, "It is a tribute to all 750 farmers who lost their lives during the agitation. The protest will continue as other issues including MSP are still pending."
Nov 29, 2021, 14:23 PM IST
Govt to table farm laws repeal bill as winter session of Parliament begins; Opposition wants legal backing for MSP
On the first day of the winter session of Parliament on Monday, the Government of India is likely to move the three `Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021` even as the Opposition plans to push for a law on minimum support price on agriculture produce. The bill will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha after it is passed by the Lok Sabha.
Nov 29, 2021, 08:01 AM IST
Winter Session of Parliament begins today; govt-opposition face-off likely over farm laws, MSP
Besides the farm laws repeal bill, the government has listed 25 draft legislations for the Parliament session, including one to ban all but a few private cryptocurrencies while allowing an official digital currency by the RBI.
Nov 29, 2021, 05:58 AM IST
Exclusive: Satyapal Malik congratulated on withdrawal of all three agriculture laws
During an exclusive conversation with Zee News, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik congratulated the withdrawal of all three agricultural laws by the central government. Simultaneously, Satyapal Malik said that without MSP, the welfare of farmers is not possible.
Nov 24, 2021, 17:56 PM IST
Tractors will march to Parliament on November 29 to press govt over MSP issue: BKU chief Rakesh Tikait
Tikait’s statement came as the Union Cabinet is likely to approve the repeal of the three farm laws on Wednesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week announced repealing of three farm laws that triggered nationwide farmers` protest.
Nov 24, 2021, 08:18 AM IST
DNA: Zee News had already told the truth of the farmers’ protest!
After the withdrawal of agricultural laws, now AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi also demands the government to withdraw the new citizenship law. Owaisi was speaking in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.
Nov 22, 2021, 23:58 PM IST
