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Panel to look into agri price crashes, hike in farm income

January 19, 2025

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The New Indian Express Kochi

Amid farmers' protests, the Centre is planning to appoint an experts' committee that will examine traders' manipulations behind agriculture produce price crashes.

- JITENDRA CHOUBEY @ New Delhi

Based on the committee's recommendations, the government will intervene in the market to stabilise prices and augment farmers' incomes.

A senior government official said the government is looking for a middle path to address farmers' concerns. It has no plan to legalise MSP and ensure C2-50% demand as per the Swaminathan committee.

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TCS layoffs: Unions allege pressure tactics

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Centre okays ₹707 cr relief for Assam, Gujarat

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New Overseas Mobility Bill coming

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Five-judge bench to hear career stagnation plea

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