Thread by @amishra77

MyGov has released an excellent booklet "Putting Farmers First" which not only covers in detail the current #FarmLaws2020 but also lays out in structured summarized format the work done by the Modi government in the last 6 years.
Some snippets. 1/10

https://twitter.com/mygovindia/status/1336319504448512000

On the current #FarmLaws2020, there is much debate as to what may or may not happen.

WHAT WILL NOT HAPPEN
MSP will not go away; APMC Mandis will not close; Farmers land cannot be taken way

WHAT WILL HAPPEN
Farmers can sell in Mandis & outside; More income; More jobs. 2/10

So what was the need for #FarmLaws2020 reforms when as per Left groups all was well?

1) Fragmented markets
2) Insufficient markets
3) Inadequate Infra
4) Inadequate credit

While rest of the economy was opening up, farmers were restricted. Result - Huge Income Disparity. 3/10

What about the charge that there has not been adequate consultation before #FarmLaws2020 were passed?

THE TRUTH: Two decades of consultation. Farm Reforms are perhaps the only policy reforms where there has been consensus movement in SAME DIRECTION by multiple governments. 4/10

So what are the benefits of the law that allows the farmers to sell in APMC Mandis as at present but also, and importantly, anywhere outside?

1) Better price discovery for farmer
2) Converts present buyers market to sellers (farmer) market
3) Better logistics in rural areas
5/10

What are the benefits of the Contract Farming law?

1) Assured price for farmer
2) Contracted price is bare minimum in case of more profits farmer gets additional bonus
3) Arhtiyas get more options
4) More investment in infra at farmer door step
5) Rural youth get more jobs
6/10

What about the fear that MSP will go away?

Commitment of Modi government on MSP is reflected in not just in increases but also the procurement quantity at these MSPs.

The pulses story is eye-opener.
1) Reduced Forex outflow
2) More cash to our farmers
3) Lower inflation 7/10

The MSP story, or rather the fear being spread on MSP is completely contrary to the track record of Modi government when it comes to not just MSP increases but also procurement at MSP.

8/10

However, the #FarmBill2020 have not happened in isolation. They have taken place after a series of efforts since 2014 which have created the base for these reforms.

1) Budgetary allocation enhanced
2) Access to formal credit
3) Water and electricity
4) Farm Insurance
9/10

All of the efforts of Modi government since 2014 are geared up towards one aim.

1) Vale addition
2) New opportunities like ethanol
3) Direct Income support to small and marginal farmers

#FarmBill2020 is the game changer in the national resolve of DOUBLING FARMER INCOME. 10/10