Discuss the various implications associated with the repeal of farm laws by the Government of India. (200 Words)
Refer - Indian Express
Enrich the answer from other sources, if the question demands.
IAS Parliament 2 years
KEY POINTS
· Prime Minister announced that the government will repeal the farm laws in the Winter Session of Parliament.
· Prime minister said that the government will constitute a committee comprising representatives of the Union and state governments, agri-experts and scientists to come up with a new package for farmers.
· The latest Situation Assessment Survey of the NSO reveals that the income of an average agri-household in India was only Rs 10,218 per month in 2018-19.
· The agitating farmer leaders and opposition parties will surely be emboldened because of this “victory”. Farmer leaders are already asking for the legal guarantee of MSPs for 23 agri-commodities.
· Their demand could increase to include a larger basket of commodities. Similarly, there could be demands to block the privatisation reforms of public sector enterprises Air India, for instance — or to scuttle any other reform for that matter.
· This competitive populism can give some succour to the poor in the short run, which they deserve, having suffered badly during the pandemic period.
· The most important lesson being that the process of economic reforms has to be more consultative, more transparent and better communicated to the potential beneficiaries.
· It is this inclusiveness that lies at the heart of democratic functioning of India. It takes time and humility to implement reforms, given the argumentative nature of our society. But doing so ensures that everyone wins.
K. V. A 2 years
Pls review
IAS Parliament 2 years
Good attempt. Keep Writing.
