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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”
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
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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
Failure of BJP-led Mahayuti Government in management of fertilisers & procurement
BJP led Union Government should stop Denial of Shortage and Address Crisis
Maharashtra: How Mumbai grabs a lion share of the agricultural credit in the state
Disturbing trends in disbursal of agri-credit and priority sector lending reveal that Mumbai (with only 2 districts),hogs the credit with banks distributing Rs. 252179 crore out of total of Maharashtra of Rs. 549397 crore, forming 46% of the total in 2022- 23, the highest percentage among all the regions of the state
Crippling high interest loans, Freezing of NABARD funds, Suicides I Rana Mitra with Teesta Setalvad
Why does rural India need NABARD now more than...
M’tra farmers demand MSP for cash crops like cotton, soybean and sugarcane with 20 % bonus like Tamil Nadu & Kerala: Kisan Manifesto
The incoming Maharashtra govt must urgently address the aggravated agrarian crisis leading to escalating farm suicides, ensure a MSP plus bonus for cash crops, speedily curb the runaway rise in the cost of inputs due to the corporate capture of input production and supply; these are just some of the demands from the Kisan Mazdoor Commission and Nation for Farmers, Farmers Manifesto for Maharashtra released today
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