MSP, farmer

MSP expansion: Lifeline for farmers or a fiscal burden?

The government is expected to expand MSP benefits to pulses and oilseeds in the upcoming budget, in a bid to strengthen food security. #MSP #farmer #policy #Budget Read more »
state of economy, economic growth, MSP, El Nino

MSP programme must evolve with India’s future food needs

A NITI Aayog report proposes shifting the focus of MSP programme away from subsidised staples, but the protesting farmers may beg to differ. Read more »
Farm laws repealed

Farm laws must widen MSP coverage, ensure profitability

With the repeal of farm laws, it is important to evolve a better MSP regime that offers better prices and more farming options. Read more »
agriculture, budget 2023

Battle over farm laws may just have ended in stalemate

As the government announced the repeal of the farm laws, the farmers have raised the pitch for their core demand – a universal MSP within mandis and outside. Read more »
Repeal of farm laws by Modi government

Repeal of farm laws will impact the future of agriculture reforms

The success of their agitation against the farm laws may embolden farmers to seek more concessions from the government. Read more »
India farmer protests

MSP guarantee key to ending exploitation of farmers

There is no harm in giving multiple options to farmers, but local markets are the only option for small and marginal farmers. Read more »