Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the new steps that have been taken in the interest of farmers in Madhya Pradesh are giving good results. The decisions taken earlier like loans to farmers at zero percent interest, relief to small farmers under Kisan Samman Nidhi, benefits of crop insurance scheme to farmers, new statutory provisions are also becoming the basis of economic growth of farmers. According to the provisions of the Farmers’ (Empowerment and Protection) Contract Price Assurance and Agricultural Services Act 2020, farmers are getting better prices for their produce.
Recently, the SDM Court of Pipariya in Hoshangabad district heard the case of the Director of Fortune Rice Pvt. Ltd. and applicant farmers formed a compromise (reconciliation) board and provided justice in the interest of the farmers.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan praised the decision taken in the interest of farmers using the new agricultural law. He said that the role of district administration Hoshangabad in taking prompt action in providing justice to farmers within 24 hours is commendable. Chouhan congratulated the entire team of Hoshangabad district administration. It may be noted that the Hoshangabad district administration has given proof of its sensitivity towards farmers by acting promptly on the complaint of purchase not being made by Fortune Rice Limited Company, Delhi, despite a contract with the farmers in Pipariya tehsil of Hoshangabad district.
The Chief Minister has also praised the awareness of farmers. When farmers Pushparaj Patel and Brajesh Patel complained to SDM Nitin Tale, it was taken seriously. In this case the highest price was given on purchase of paddy at Rs 3000 per quintal. This was possible only through awareness of farmers. If farmers do not come forward to complain then the case does not come up. Therefore, the awareness of farmers in this matter of taking advantage of the new statutory provision is commendable.
The area of Paddy is increasing in many districts of Madhya Pradesh. Farmers of Pipariya region of Hoshangabad district are also showing great interest in paddy production. Farmers give paddy to such sellers who can give them full price for their labour as they have knowledge regarding the beneficial provisions of state government. In this connection, some farmers approached Fortune Company on December 9, 2020. The phone of the authorized employee of the company is constantly switched off. The irked farmers complain to Section Officer Pipariya the next day on December 10, 2020.