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The farmers want legislation that will apply the protection to all produce. The protesting farmers are mostly from Punjab and Haryana and are relatively better-off than farmers in other Indian states.
The formation of a commission specifically for different spices is requested to address the unique challenges faced by spice growers. Protection of Indigenous People's Rights: The farmers seek protection for land, forests, and water sources belonging to tribal communities. Ensuring the rights of indigenous people is a priority.
Thousands of farmers protested in India's capital on Thursday to press their demand for a new law that would guarantee minimum crop prices, after weeks of being blocked from entering the city.
Farmers in India. Agrarian distress refers to the economic, political, and social challenges faced by farmers and rural communities due to factors such as low crop yields, fluctuating prices of agricultural produce, high input costs, indebtedness, and lack of access to credit, markets, and infrastructure.
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement from two years ago that succeeded in getting the government to repeal ...
A farmer with skulls allegedly belonging to the farmers who had committed suicide. March 14: Around 80 farmers started their protests in Jantar Mantar, Delhi led by a 72 year old farmer, P. Ayyakannu demanding loan waivers from the central government. [18] [19] The first day the farmers protested with the skulls of the farmers who had committed ...
Worldwide employment In agriculture, forestry and fishing in 2021. India has one of the highest number of people employed in these sectors. As per the 2014 FAO world agriculture statistics India is the world's largest producer of many fresh fruits like banana, mango, guava, papaya, lemon and vegetables like chickpea, okra and milk, major spices like chili pepper, ginger, fibrous crops such as ...
Indian farmers who have been protesting for a week to demand guaranteed crop prices have rejected a proposal from the government, and say they will continue their march to the capital New Delhi.