What is the Farm Bill 2020 and why are farmers protesting against it?
FARM BILL 2020 - Wikipedia What is the Farm Bill 2020 and why are farmers protesting against it? Farmer protest in India's national capital has created quite a flutter globally too. But very few know exactly what the farmers are protesting. Here's a primer or an explainer on the contentious Farm Bills. Key Highlights Since 26 November, farmers from Punjab and Haryana have laid siege to the national capital. They are protesting against recently passed Farm Bills These bills lay the framework for allowing farmers to sell produce directly to corporates, argues the Centre Farmers fear that this may be an excuse to pull off the MSP safety net from under their feet Since 26th November 2020, the borders of Delhi have been witnessing a huge agitation being carried out by farmers, most of them from Punjab and Haryana. The farmers are protesting against 2 Farm Bills that the Rajya Sabha recently passed: (1) the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and F