Farm and Forest

20 years of FRA 2006, J and K appoints Tribal Ministry as Nodal agency

Despite the Union government’s tardy approach since the passage of the historic Forest Rights Act in 2006, states such as Jammu and Kashmir are now taking the lead in securing indigenous land rights. Groups including the Wullar Bachav Front and the All India Union of Forest Working Peoples (AIUWFP) have been engaging with the state administration on the issue

Canada will always be there to defend the right of peaceful protest: Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister speaks out for agitating farmers in India   

Will the Agriculture Minister try to convince farmers to suspend their protest?

Union government has now been forced, on account of the growing support for farmers, to instruct Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar to invite farmer unions for discussions today

Intentions as pure as Gangajal: PM to farmers

While refusing any dialogue on the issues raised by vast sections of Indian farmers, Modi claims that both, Minimum Support Price (MSP) and mandis, have been strengthened by the government

India says “Jai Kisan!”

As the peasants’ movement continues to gain momentum, more and more civic organisations and activists join in their voices to support Indian farmers.

It’s Modi vs Farmers: NRI children of Punjab’s farmers

NRIs express solidarity, raise funds for the protesting farmers in Delhi

Our farmers cannot be treated like criminals and terrorists: Citizens For Democracy

Haryana government must immediately withdraw the cases filed against the farmers and release all those arrested, demands CFD

Women farmers worst hit by anti-farmer laws: National Women’s Organisations

The group of leading womens’ organisations write open letter to PM Modi; will soon hold nationwide protests against the “ruthlessness exhibited by the Union government”

If Modi really cares about Nanak’s teachings, he must treat farmers with respect 

Farmers met with lathis and water cannons during nationwide protests 

Residents of Jamia Nagar and left organisations voice their solidarity with India’s farmers

From asserting the rights of farmers to making demands at their behest, various organisations voice support to encourage the peasant movement.

What do right wing trolls earn by insulting India’s farmers?

Right Wing affiliated actor Kangana Ranaut, BJP’s Amit Malviya, etc lead troll army in amplifying fake news, and anti farmer propaganda

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