How deep is Indian agrarian crisis that farmers had to knock the doors of New Delhi
Thousands of farmers from all over the country took to the streets of the national capital as part of the Kisan Mukti manch, seeking a parliamentary session on farm issues
By DTE Staff
Published: Friday 30 November 2018
The plight of India's farmers hit the headlines due to the Kisan Mukti march in New Delhi on November 29 and 30. While it has helped frontpage the issue, the agrarian crisis has been in the making for long, as the Down To Earth has been warning. Here we bring to you the different aspects of this problem through our coverage over a period in time.
Farmers explain what brings them to the capital
Opposition unites on agrarian crisis, Centre yet to reply to farmers' demands
Why is Dilli Chalo 2018 a unique protest march by farmers?
Two-day farmers' protest in Delhi; demand for 21-day joint Parliament session
Tribals, widows, farm hands, farmers from all over India reach Delhi with their demands
When milk turns sour
20,000 drought-hit tribal farmers march to Mumbai
Why are Indian farmers protesting?
It's time we shift farmers' economic burden
Farmers suffer as states yet to declare drought
With half a million new farm ponds, should farmers be worried about deficit monsoon?
Why MSP will not provide even minimum support to farmers
PMFBY needs urgent repair
Most markets sell agri-produce below MSP
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