"The Govt. claims that Kharif season has been more advanced this year than ever before. In fact it reflects the distress that people have felt and were " - Prof. Ramakumar @ramakumarr
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"Data shows, even if Agriculture grows about 4% this year, it will only affect the GDP by 0.5%. We need much higher growth for it to drive the economy. The Govt needs to do much more to aid farmers to get back on their feet." @ramakumarr
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"The Govt is refusing to give higher MSP to farmers, refuses to give them better policies but expects them to be a driving force of a renewed economy. The Govt is seeing this crisis of agriculture as an opportunity to introduce more divisive policies and reforms."
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"No new financial outlay has been made by the Govt in any of the new schemes it has announced. A new linkage system needs to be introduced for smooth functioning."

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"The Govt's policy direction is different, it wants to leave the investment in the agriculture sector to Corporate conglomerates and international players. Hence, amending the #ECA will lead to the interference of foreign players who will weaken rural economies."

"We need higher public expenditure in Agriculture, it is essential as seen across the globe (a response to post-covid agriculture crisis). There needs to be a focus on an increased MSP, aided by efforts to expand procurement systems."
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"A return to state-funded research into agricultural systems, only public agricultural research can essentially aid farming and farmers and the lessen the crisis."
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