The Centre is pushing for crop diversification in Punjab, which has more than 80% of its geographical area under rice and wheat, as the state faces widespread desertification
Punjab farmer leaders reject government offer on crop prices, plan to march to Delhi on Wednesday. Haryana and Delhi borders sealed in anticipation. | Latest News India
Chandigarh: Farmer leaders taking part in the Delhi Chalo agitation on Monday rejected the Centre s proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years,.
Farmers' unions protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border yesterday rejected the Indian government's proposal to buy pulses, maize and cotton in unlimited quantity at minimum support price (MSP) for five years, saying it was not in their interest and that they would resume their march towards Delhi tomorrow as part of the agitation.