56.8 crore enrollments under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana in 8 yrs: Govt
During this period, nearly Rs 31,139 crore was paid by farmers as their share of premium against which claims of over Rs. 1,55,977 crores have been paid to them.
During this period, nearly Rs 31,139 crore was paid by farmers as their share of premium against which claims of over Rs. 1,55,977 crores have been paid to them.
Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government, Gandhi said that Modi had waived off the loans worth Rs 16 lakh crore of 10-15 industrialists but was not giving the rightful MSP to farmers.
Additionally, procurement from over one lakh farmers was recorded in both the Lucknow and Ayodhya divisions.
The farmer leader also raised objection over the use of tear gas to stop protesting farmers
The Congress leader faced protests during a 35-kilometer roadshow which he covered in 90 minutes in an open jeep.
The minister said 17 districts of the state have transferred more than 100 per cent payment of the due MSP
Briefing newspersons, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the MSP has been revised on the basis of the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
Sarwan Singh Pandher of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee protest said, "If anyone tries to be unfair with the farmers of Punjab, then farmers from Haryana will also join Punjab farmers. Farmers are united throughout the country."
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