What is MSP? Why farmers are protesting 'Chalo Delhi'?
MSP stands for Minimum Support Price
Its a system in India where the government announces a guaranteed price for specific crops before the sowing season. This is intended to provide a safety net for farmers, ensuring they dont get unfairly low prices in the market.
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Chalo Delhi Protest
Farmers across India are currently involved in various protests, with a ‘Chalo Delhi’ march demanding a legal guarantee for MSP.
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Unfulfilled Promises
After large-scale protests in 2020-21, the government repealed three farm laws that farmers opposed. However, a key demand of legally guaranteeing MSP was not met. Farmers feel the government hasnt lived up to its promise.
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Limited Procurement
Though MSP is announced, actual government procurement at these prices is limited, mainly to paddy and wheat in specific regions. Farmers in other states and with other crops feel left out.
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Low Income and Debt
Despite MSP, farmers grapple with low incomes due to various factors. Rising input costs, volatile market prices, and mounting debt contribute to their distress. A guaranteed MSP would offer some income security.
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Other demands
Along with MSP, farmers may raise concerns about loan waivers, infrastructure improvements, implementation of Swaminathan Commission recommendations, and addressing violence against farmers.
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Noteworthy
Its important to note that there are different groups of farmers with varying perspectives. While some support the ‘Chalo Delhi’ march, others may not participate or have different demands.
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