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The National Commission on Farmers (NCF), chaired by Prof. M.S. Swaminathan did field trips to two important agricultural locations – Punjab & Maharashtra.

Follow the thread to read the main points of its crucial third report. #FarmersProtest

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This third report discusses a programme to increase farm productivity and profitability without any ecological harm. It highlights the role of technology and says that the effective implementation of research could help achieve a much more successful agrarian economy.

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According to National Sample Survey Organisation’s (NSSO), the average monthly/capita consumption expenditure of farm households across India was Rs. 503 in 2003. Endemic hunger was high in families without land or livestock, and with small land holdings without irrigation.

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The #SwaminathanCommission cited that 400 million children, women and men from families of small or marginal farmers and landless labourers were in deep distress.

Follow the thread to read the main points of its second report. #FarmersProtest

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Its second report (523 pages) focuses on public spending initiatives that were required to mitigate India’s agrarian crisis.

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The National Commission on Farmers (NCF) suggested that the Ministry of Agriculture could be renamed the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare because the well-being of farmers should be the ministry’s main goal.

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