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After the conclusion of the fourth round of talks between Union Ministers and farmer leaders, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted that they had a very positive and extensive discussion with representatives of farmers adding that the farmer leaders will announce their decision on the government proposals by tomorrow.
According to ANI Informing the media persons, Piyush Goyal said that the farmer union representatives put forth some positive suggestions, which will be beneficial for the farmers in Punjab, Haryana, as well as the overall economy and consumers of the country.
“With new ideas and thoughts, we had a positive discussion with Bhartiya Kisan Mazdoor Union and other farmer leaders…We had a detailed discussion on how to carry forward the work done by PM Modi in the last 10 years,” he said.
He further said that the Cotton Corporation of India will enter a 5-year legal agreement with farmers to purchase the crops at MSP.
“The farmers’ union will tell us their decision by morning. We will also have discussions with NCCF and NAFED after returning to Delhi,” he added.
Goyal further said that the government has proposed a very innovative, out-of-the-box idea.
“The government-promoted cooperative societies like NCCF (National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India) and NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) will form a contract for the next 5 years and buy products from the farmers on MSP. There will be no limit on the quantity,” he added.
The agitating farmers from Punjab have raised various demands including an ordinance on ensuring legal guarantees for MSPs and loan waivers.
