Farm and Forest

Supreme Court examines Forest Rights Act 2006 versus Conservation Law, makes national headlines

The rights of Adivasis and forest dwellers are, once again under threat as India's highest court considers the impact of Parliament’s wide-sweeping changes to the Forest Conservation Law (2023)

Arresting dissent: Punjab Government’s U-turn on farmer protests, protest site bulldozed, farmer leaders detained

The sudden arrest of key farmer leaders signals a stark shift in Punjab’s approach, raising concerns about political pressures and industrial influence.

Open Letter to an Imaginary Supreme Leader of a country of billions

An Open Public Letter to an imaginary Supreme Leader of an imaginary country of a billion suffering fools. 

Fight far from over: Punjab farmers bring State to a standstill with Bandh amid hunger strike, a chakka jam, disruptions in road and rail...

Punjab farmers intensify agitation, demanding legal MSP guarantee, comprehensive debt relief, and resolution of pending grievances in state-wide bandh; hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal remains ongoing even as Supreme Court criticises government’s handling of the leader’s health

Save Dallewal’s Life, Hold Discussion on MSP, Says SKM in Memo to President Murmu

Protests held by farmers’ organisations across states in solidarity with the fasting farmer leader, demanding legal guarantee for MSP.

Candlelight protests in Greater Noida demand immediate release of jailed farmers

In a show of solidarity, villagers in Greater Noida are organizing candlelight processions to demand the immediate release of farmers who were jailed by the Uttar Pradesh government for their role in protests. These peaceful marches continue to grow, highlighting the farmers' ongoing struggle for justice and better compensation

Farmers Declare Punjab Bandh on Dec 30 Amid Deteriorating Health of Dallewal

SKM has given a call to observe nationwide protests on December 23 over repression of farmers in Greater Noida, resumption of dialogue with farmers organisations and withdrawal of National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing.

SKM: Condemns the arrest of farmers of Greater Noida

In a statement issued today, the wider organisation representing the farmers movement from all over India has highlighted the anti-farmer policies of the BJP’s Adityanath government

Farmers’ leader detained forcefully on Constitution Day as protests for delivering guarantee on legal MSP intensify

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's forced removal at 2.20 am in the night sparks anger; farmer unions rally to defend the right to protest amidst escalating demands for justice and fair policies.

Building a resilient future for farmers: MVA’s vision for agricultural reform

MVA manifesto promises fair prices, improved infrastructure, and lasting solutions to tackle the challenges faced by Maharashtra’s farmers

Beyond insurance: addressing the needs of India’s agricultural labour force

The 2020-21 Periodic Labour Force Survey reported that 46.5% of people in India are engaged in agricultural activities and yet beyond insurance and pension schemes there is nothing the union government offers

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