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Centre, Protesting Farmers Reach Consensus On Two Of Four Issues
Except two issues: Legal guarantee on MSP and repeal of the farm laws, the Centre and the protesting farm unions have reached a consensus on matters of stubble burning and power tariff. The mutually agreed stance was achieved in December 30 meeting. Moreover, the government is trying to convince farmers through redressing their grievances and explaining the laws' benefits to them. However, for the remaining two issues, talks will be held on… read-more
Tags: Indian Farmers, Farmer's Bill, Farmers' Protest, Union Agriculture Minister
Courtesy: Business Standard
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South India’s First Kisan Rail Flagged Off from Andhra Pradesh
South India’s first 'Kisan Rail’ was flagged off virtually by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy on September 9. The train, from Andhra Pradesh to Delhi, will carry horticultural produces and will help farmers by cutting 25% post-harvest losses. Reportedly, farmers can also get premium prices for fresh produces. The train will run weekly but the frequency can be increased if the demand arises.… read-more
Tags: KISAN RAIL, Indian Railways, Andhra Pradesh, New Delhi, Jaganmohan Reddy, Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture, Union Agriculture Minister
Courtesy: NDTV
