Bhubaneswar

‘Farm Bills to end exploitation of farmers'

PNS

The E5 Business Solutions Trust organised a virtual meeting titled 'New Agriculture Bill: A Discussion' on September 25.National secretary of Bhartiya Kisan Sangh Mohini Mohan Mishra graced the meeting as chief speaker while London based Dr Manoj Dora, an expert in the field of circular economy, agriculture and food technology associated with numerous international agencies had joined as special invitee.

Dr Dora discussed about the implications of technology in agriculture and told how the Bills will weaken the traders cartel that was exploiting the farmers, while at the same time giving the farmers independence. Regarding MSP and other benefits, Dr Dora stressed that farmers should be educated and made aware of policies.

Chief speaker Mishra discussed at length about the details of the Bills and the hurdles associated.

He insisted that while the Bills empower the farmers to sell their produce anywhere they feel will fetch them good money, the Government should ensure a safer payment system. Talking about typical cultivation system of India, he said the Bills will give a new direction and put faith on the benefits of the Bills upon the farmers.

Many agriculture specialists, young farmers, intellectuals joined the video conference. This programme was conducted by the managing trustee of the organisation Prabin Padhy and trustee Sujata Sabat Padhy gave vote of thanks.