Always Ready for Talks, They’re ‘Annadatas’: Anurag Thakur Amid Farmers Protest

Anurag Thakur Amid Farmers Protest

VoM News Desk | February 22, 2024 | 10:21 AM IST | Politics | Follow on Google News

Always Ready for Talks, They’re ‘Annadatas’: Anurag Thakur Amid Farmers Protest

Always Ready for Talks, They’re ‘Annadatas’: Anurag Thakur Amid Farmers Protest

Union Minister Anurag Thakur underscores the importance of dialogue as the primary means to address farmers’ concerns, expressing the government’s continual readiness for discussions. He acknowledges farmers as the nation’s ‘Annadatas’ and highlights the government’s commitment to engaging with them constructively.

Comparative Fund Allocation: Modi Government vs. UPA

Thakur criticizes the previous UPA government, asserting that the current Modi-led government has allocated significantly more funds for farmers compared to the UPA’s expenditure during its tenure. He notes that despite global fertilizer price increases, the government prevented a rise in costs for farmers and provided substantial subsidies amounting to Rs 3 lakh crore.

MSP Allocation and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana: A Comparative Analysis

Drawing comparisons, Thakur outlines the substantial increases in Minimum Support Price (MSP) allocation by the Modi government, emphasizing its commitment to farmers’ welfare. He highlights the significant difference in expenditure on pulses, wheat, paddy, and oilseeds between the two administrations.

Farmers’ Compensation and Agricultural Initiatives: Modi Government’s Efforts

Continuing his critique of the UPA era, Thakur points out the lack of respect and funding for farmers during that time. He contrasts this with the Modi government’s initiatives, such as depositing Rs 2.81 lakh crore in the accounts of 12 crore farmers, providing compensation under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana, and allocating substantial amounts for agricultural schemes and welfare.

Agricultural Advancements: Pradhan Mantri Sichayi Yojana

Thakur concludes by highlighting the Modi government’s proactive steps in agriculture, citing the allocation of Rs 15,511 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Sichayi Yojana, emphasizing the government’s commitment to the holistic development of the agricultural sector.

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