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Case Study - How mandatory MSP will open flood gates for imports and will create more problems for Indian Farmers and Agriculture?

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Current Minimum Support Price (MSP) Model no more relevant for Farmers' Income Security Case Study: Soybean  By: Vijay Sardana Let us look at the facts: India is a deficit in edible oils, it means there should be demand for oilseeds in India. Soybean is the largest oilseed crop in India. Today, India is importing 70% of edible oils of her requirements from the world market.  Let us build a case around soybean as see what is the future of MSP in India. Why Soybean as an example? India needs edible oils to reduce dependency on imports. It means there is a huge market for edible oils in India. Even if the government is not buying soybean, millers will buy soybean and consumers will buy the soybean oil.  The key concerns are: If farmers are poor, 60% of consumers are also poor. At what price Consumers will buy edible oils? Like farmers, every small business has a right to make a profit in business. They need edible oils at lower rates. They will buy the cheapest oil for their...

New Ordinances big relief to the Farmers and major boost for Rural Economy

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New Ordinances big relief to the Farmers and major boost for Rural Economy

Role of New "Farm Produce Trade and Commerce Ordinance" and its benefit ...

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Role of New  "Farm Produce Trade and Commerce Ordinance"   and its Benefit  to Farmers & Economy Click here : https://youtu.be/blSutUwieF0

Science behind COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Transmission - Protect Yourself and Others

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Science behind COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Transmission "COVID-19 is a  new disease  and we are  still learning about how it spreads " according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [ source ] In general, respiratory virus infection can occur through: [ source ] contact  (direct or indirect) droplet spray in short-range  transmission aerosol in long-rang e transmission (airborne transmission) Close Contact (6 feet, 1.8 meters) and Respiratory Droplets "The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in  close contact  with one another (within about 6 feet) Through  respiratory droplets  produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes  or talks " [ source ] This idea, that large droplets of virus-laden mucus are the primary mode of transmission, guides the US CDC's advice to maintain at least a  6-foot distance:  "Maintaining good social distance (abo...

Evaluate Facts: Who is hiding facts about COVID-19 Outbreak - China or USA?

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COVID-19 outbreak exploded in Dec. 2019, but US Congress introduced the law in Jan. 2019 in US Congress? Why? Asking in Public Interest: Vijay SARDANA Advocate, Delhi High Court & Techno-Legal Expert Brief about Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Source of the following information is  US Congress Library Public Law No: 116-136 (03/27/2020) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be ...

Open Letter to Hon'ble Prime Minister on Post COVID-19 Revival Package

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Open Letter to Hon'ble Prime Minister on Post COVID-19 Revival Package 14 May 2020 To, Sh. Narendra Modi ji Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Government of India New Delhi Subject: I n your big plan, hope you will address these serious gaps as well Respected Sir, These are difficult times for everyone, but very difficult time for many those who have no association, no lobby, no voice, and no access to digital and social media. Will they get justice through economic revival package? All those who ate today must thank the farmer.  >  Can we think of law and order and investments in a country of 138 crore people without food security?  >   Is it possible to think big and far without food security?  >  Is it possible to have COVID-19 lockdown to control the spread without food security?  The answer is NO.  Sir, I must compliment you for your vision for India and the road map, which you have projected for t...