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2020-2021 Protest Stats
Protest lasts for
490
days
More than
700
farmers died
More than
1 Million
farmers protested
Around
20
Farmer union participated
2024 Protest Stats
Protest ongoing since
13 Feb, 2024
Around
13
farmers died so far
More than
1 Million
farmers expected
Around
200
Farmer organization joined
Why farmers are protesting again?
2024: Indian Farmers Demands
Minimum Support Price (MSP) Guarantee
- The farmers are demanding the enactment of a law that ensures a guaranteed minimum price for all crops. This legal assurance would protect their income and provide stability in agricultural markets.
Debt Waiver
- The implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations is sought to provide debt waivers to farmers. All debts of the farmers above Rs.10,000 to waived, worth ₹18.4 lakh crore.
Land Acquisition Compensation
- Farmers demand more compensation for land acquired by various authorities for developmental projects.also they seek the reservation of 10% of residential plots on developed lands for the families affected by land acquisition.
Withdrawal from World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreements
- Some farmers express concerns about the impact of international trade agreements on their livelihoods.
- They call for India’s withdrawal from the WTO and the imposition of a ban on all Free Trade Agreements (FTA).
Justice for Lakhimpur Kheri violence
- The farmers demand punishment for the perpetrators of the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre, where several farmers lost their lives.
- Ensuring justice for the victims and their families is a critical aspect of their protest.
Pension for Farmers and Farm Laborers
- Allocation of pension to farmers and farm labourers.
Scrapping the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020
- Farmers fear the growing privatization of electricity and lack trust in state governments to pay subsidies on time.
- They call for the removal of the bill to safeguard their interests.
Compensation for Lives Lost During the 2020-2021 Agitation
- Families of farmers who died during the 2020-2021 agitation seek monetary compensation.
- The demand also includes providing employment opportunities for one family member.
MGNREGA Employment
- The farmers advocate for 200 days of employment per year under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) for farming.
- They emphasize a daily wage of Rs 700 to support rural workers.
National Commission for Spices
- The formation of a commission specifically for different spices is requested to address the unique challenges faced by spice growers.
Protection of Indigenous People’s Rights
- The farmers seek protection for land, forests, and water sources belonging to tribal communities.
- Ensuring the rights of indigenous people is a priority.
Improving Seed Quality
- Farmers call for measures to enhance seed quality.
- They propose penalizing companies that produce fake seeds, pesticides, and fertilizers to safeguard agricultural productivity.
