Question

You are an important leader of Farmers’ agitation. The Government authorities ask you to present any two demands on behalf of the farmers. On priority basis, which three demands will you make? Support your demands with appropriate arguments. 

Answer 1

1. Higher government floor prices for food and staple crop- due to effort 

2. Abolition of restrictions on interstate movement of farm produce. 

3. give electricity on subsidised rates 

4. waive repayment of loans in a phased manner 

5. provide health and pension benefits 

6. Protect the Indian produce in the international market. Not have agriculture in purview of WTO 

7. Danger of market crisis for cash crops.