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The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Opposition walks out of Maharashtra Assembly over plight of farmers
Mumbai Opposition legislators staged a walkout from the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, raising concerns over the 'deepening agrarian crisis', including alleged irregularities in soya bean procurement, non-payment of dues, and rising farmer suicides. Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar led the charge, highlighting the plight of soya bean farmers who have not received payments under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. 'Annadata has been betrayed,' he said, accusing the government of making false promises and delaying rightful payments. Mr. Wadettiwar said that in just the past three months, 767 farmers have died by suicide, with 200 cases declared ineligible for compensation and inquiries still pending in 194 cases. He moved an adjournment motion seeking a detailed discussion on the matter. Cooperation and Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal claimed soya bean procurement was conducted on a record scale across 562 centres, involving over 51,000 farmers. He said ₹5,500 crore had already been transferred directly into farmers' bank accounts. 'However, a controversy emerged during the talks involving the Andura Shetkari Company, a farmer group failed to deliver 1,297 quintals of soya bean to government warehouse despite logging procurement records,' he said.
India Today
09-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Who qualifies as an Indian farmer and why it matters
Who is a real farmer? One who owns the land or one whose income comes from agriculture? The question has long been debated in policy circles, and especially now as rural economies increasingly depend on non-farm Agriculture Census (2015-16) and the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme define a farmer as anyone who owns a farm, even if their main source of income isn't agriculture. Based on this, the estimated number of farmers in India falls between 110 million and 146.5 here's the catch: this definition leaves out India's 12.5 million landless farmers—often the most marginalised—who work on leased land. Since they don't technically own land, they're excluded from most government subsidies, welfare schemes and even insurance programmes aimed at supporting why does this question matter? Because in India, being classified as a farmer comes with access to a lot of benefits, says Rajesh Shukla, CEO, managing director and co-founder of the not-for-profit think-tank People Research on India's Consumer Economy (PRICE). Farmers get input subsidies, support for fertilisers, electricity, irrigation, and more. A PRICE primary research paper, 'Reimagining Annadata Households and Their Livelihoods Beyond the Farm', suggests only 20.7 per cent of rural households—around 68.4 million—are fully dependent on agriculture. The majority of rural households—42.4 per cent or around 140 million—earn from agriculture but are not completely reliant on study also points out that of the 68.4 million rural households fully dependent on agriculture, only 55.9 million own agricultural land. The remaining 12.5 million are tenanted farmers—they cultivate land but don't own it. These tenanted farmers, often left out of policy frameworks, form one of the most vulnerable groups in the agri issue becomes even more important when you consider that the number of households fully dependent on farming has been steadily declining over the decades. In 1975-76, full-time agricultural households made up 42 per cent of all households in India. By 2024-25, that figure is projected to drop to just 21 per here's something worth noting: despite the decline in proportion, the absolute number of full-time agricultural households has grown, simply because of India's rising population. Back in 1975-76, there were around 41 million Annadata households. By 2024-25, this number is expected to hit 68.4 story of full-time agricultural households is a bit of a mixed bag, says Shukla. On the one hand, things have improved—many families now earn more, thanks to non-farm income and some asset ownership. But financial pressures remain—high expenses, rising debt and the struggle of managing with small landholdings. Add to that the regional and caste-based inequalities, and the picture gets more agricultural households continue to diversify, it's clear that we need a more inclusive and flexible definition of who qualifies as a farmer. Only then can government schemes truly reach the right people and it can be ensured that no deserving group is left to India Today Magazine
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: CM Dhami attends general assembly, executive committee meetings of Bhasha Sansthan at APJ Abul Kalam Bhawan
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is participating in the meeting of the General Assembly and Management Executive Committee of the Uttarakhand Bhasha Sansthan at APJ Abdul Kalam Bhawan of the State Secretariat on Monday. On Sunday, CM Dhami took part in a roadshow and Jan Samvad programme in Libbarheri, Haridwar district, reaffirming that his political approach is grounded in his strong connection with the people and the land. During the visit, CM Dhami addressed the public from the stage and drove a tractor, expressing his gratitude towards the state's farmers. According to the release statement, the Chief Minister stepped down from the traditional stage and took over the tractor's steering, and a wave of enthusiasm rippled through the crowd. 'Farmers are the backbone of our country.' CM Dhami remarked. 'When I drive a tractor, it is not just a drive but a small effort to salute the hard work of our Annadata brothers. This scene made it clear that the Chief Minister's leadership is not limited to schemes and announcements; getting down on the ground and becoming a participant is an integral part of his style,' he added. CM Dhami's visit to Libbarheri was to thank the public for their support of the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand and to convey the importance of this historic law to the public. 'UCC is neither against any religion nor any class. It is the basic foundation of equality, justice and transparency. This is the same dream Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar had seen when drafting the Constitution. This law will prove to be a milestone in the direction of unity, brotherhood and equal rights of state citizens,' Dhami said. During the program, the Chief Minister also mentioned various state government public welfare schemes, including technical training for modern farming for farmers, startup schemes for young entrepreneurs, expansion of irrigation facilities, and upgrade of roads and health services. He said, 'Our goal is not just to do development but to take development to every village and every person.' This visit to Libbarheri proved that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership is not limited to administrative boundaries. He is a public leader who listens and participates on the ground. Be it a tractor ride or a public dialogue on the Uniform Civil Code, every aspect shows that Uttarakhand is moving towards a new era, where development and sensitivity go hand in hand. (ANI)
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'True leadership is possible only by connecting with public': CM Dhami
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (ANI photo) HARIDWAR (UTTARAKHAND): Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took part in a roadshow and Jan Samvad programme in Libbarheri, Haridwar district, reaffirming that his political approach is grounded in his strong connection with the people and the land. During the visit, CM Dhami addressed the public from the stage and also drove a tractor, expressing his gratitude towards the state's farmers. According to the release statement, the chief minister stepped down from the traditional stage and took over the tractor's steering, and a wave of enthusiasm rippled through the crowd. "Farmers are the backbone of our country." CM Dhami remarked. "When I drive a tractor, it is not just a drive but a small effort to salute the hard work of our Annadata brothers. This scene made it clear that the Chief Minister's leadership is not limited to schemes and announcements; getting down on the ground and becoming a participant is an integral part of his style," he added. The primary purpose of CM Dhami's visit to Libbarheri was to thank the public for their support of the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand and to convey the importance of this historic law to the public. "UCC is neither against any religion nor any class. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo It is the basic foundation of equality, justice and transparency. This is the same dream that Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar had seen at the time of drafting the Constitution. This law will prove to be a milestone in the direction of unity, brotherhood and equal rights of citizens of the state," Dhami said. During the program, the chief minister also mentioned various public welfare schemes of the state government, which include technical training for modern farming for farmers, startup schemes for young entrepreneurs, expansion of irrigation facilities, and upgradation of roads and health services. He said, "Our goal is not just to do development but to take development to every village and every person." This visit to Libbarheri proved that chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership is not limited to administrative boundaries. He is a public leader who not only listens but also participates on the ground. Be it a tractor ride or a public dialogue on the Uniform Civil Code, every aspect shows that Uttarakhand is moving towards a new era, where development and sensitivity go hand in hand.
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"True leadership is possible only by connecting with public": CM Dhami
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], June 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took part in a roadshow and Jan Samvad programme in Libbarheri, Haridwar district, reaffirming that his political approach is grounded in his strong connection with the people and the land. During the visit, CM Dhami addressed the public from the stage and also drove a tractor, expressing his gratitude towards the state's farmers. According to the release statement, the Chief Minister stepped down from the traditional stage and took over the tractor's steering, and a wave of enthusiasm rippled through the crowd. 'Farmers are the backbone of our country.' CM Dhami remarked. 'When I drive a tractor, it is not just a drive but a small effort to salute the hard work of our Annadata brothers. This scene made it clear that the Chief Minister's leadership is not limited to schemes and announcements; getting down on the ground and becoming a participant is an integral part of his style,' he added. The primary purpose of CM Dhami's visit to Libbarheri was to thank the public for their support of the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand and to convey the importance of this historic law to the public. 'UCC is neither against any religion nor any class. It is the basic foundation of equality, justice and transparency. This is the same dream that Baba Saheb Dr. Ambedkar had seen at the time of drafting the Constitution. This law will prove to be a milestone in the direction of unity, brotherhood and equal rights of citizens of the state,' Dhami said. During the program, the Chief Minister also mentioned various public welfare schemes of the state government, which include technical training for modern farming for farmers, startup schemes for young entrepreneurs, expansion of irrigation facilities, and upgradation of roads and health services. He said, 'Our goal is not just to do development but to take development to every village and every person.' This visit to Libbarheri proved that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership is not limited to administrative boundaries. He is a public leader who not only listens but also participates on the ground. Be it a tractor ride or a public dialogue on the Uniform Civil Code, every aspect shows that Uttarakhand is moving towards a new era, where development and sensitivity go hand in hand. (ANI)
