Farmers temporarily stop protests after govt proposes 5-year MSP plan
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government's five-year plan on Minimum Support Plan (MSP) has prompted the farmers from the neighbouring states of Delhi to halt their protests temporarily, media reports said.
The fourth round of talks between the government and farmers ended late on Sunday night.
The government has come out with a plan involving the purchase of pulses, maize and cotton crops by government agencies at MSP.
Post meeting, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, said, "We had a detailed discussion for the welfare of farmers with a new thought. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-ji always cares for the farmers."
"After a detailed meeting with a positive approach and innovative thinking, we have arrived at a plan that would benefit farmers as well as the economy of the country," he added.
The meeting was attended by protesting farmers, Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Arjun Munda and Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Farm leaders associated with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have said they will discuss the plan and arrive at a decision.
For the time being, the farmers have paused the protest till February 21.
Much like in 2020, farmers from Punjab, Haryana marched towards Delhi, dubbed as 'Delhi Chalo'
A prolonged and violent protests by the farmers in 2020 against the Centre's farm laws had prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw them.
In a similar approach, the farmers from Punjab and Haryana started marching towards Delhi this year.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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