FARM BILL AND PROTEST

Green revolution which introduced HYV seeds in Indian market brought revolution through aggravation of high yield and productivity of farmers produce. It was first introduced particularly in the state of Punjab which evolved as the grainary state of India.By,1970 it was producing 70% of India's food grains and income of the farmers elevated to 70%.Moreover, it contributed significantly to India's economy. Following which all the Indian state aspired to achieve this milestone. Today,not only Punjab but Bihar,Telangana Madhya Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh,West Bengal and Haryana have contributed significantly in growth of wheat, Paddy and rice. India's export has grown rapidly in past decade specifically of Wheat and paddy,FCI godowns are stiff-necked from the abundance of these crops.

The farm laws passed by the government being opposed by the farmers of Punjab and Haryana has put several questions on the table? The three laws which are percepted by the government as the game changer has been creating chaos all over the country. The dissent which turned violent during Republic Day has presented a autocratic image of democratic and secular India. In this adversary the opportunistic are smearing their own fake propaganda of  "Khalistan".The three laws proposed by the government talks about introducing the concept of contract farming, prohibiting the APMC to levy extra cess and tax on farmers produce. Moreover, allowing them to sell there produce to other state APMC. However,removal of certain crops from essential commodities particularly potato,edible oils and tomato has raised eyebrows of the farmers.

However, the major bone of contention issue is speculation on removal of MSP. With government giving assurance on validation of MSP, farmers contesting this claim and want written assurance. The dependency of farmers from Punjab and Haryana on Paddy and Wheat has amplified.Today there 90% of the productive land involve in agriculture of crops included in essential commodities and guarantees MSP. The government of Punjab and Haryana have taken necessary steps to wean the farmers but due to lack of funds have failed to diversify the agriculture produce.