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Punjab has about 10 Lakh farm families (All India 15 crores). State govt gives them an electricity subsidy of about Rs 8000 crore. Center gives them a fertilizer subsidy of Rs 5,000 crore. That is Rs 13000 crores or about Rs 1.3 Lakhs per household.
#FarmersProtestHijacked
#FarmersProtestHijacked
See how since 2014-15 (When the Modi government came in power), procurement of rice by the center has consistently increased year on year.
Also, notice how MSPs saw a big jump in 2018-19. In 7 years, MSP for paddy is up by 43%.
#FarmersWithPmModi
Also, notice how MSPs saw a big jump in 2018-19. In 7 years, MSP for paddy is up by 43%.
#FarmersWithPmModi
Look at state wise disparity in central procurement.
Punjab & Haryana sell almost entire production to the government. This year, even Andhra, Telangana and Chhattisgarh have sold more.
But large producers like UP, Bihar, West bengal are left out
#FarmersWithModi
Punjab & Haryana sell almost entire production to the government. This year, even Andhra, Telangana and Chhattisgarh have sold more.
But large producers like UP, Bihar, West bengal are left out
#FarmersWithModi
