India, Feb. 20 -- The core issue is the minimum support price which works as a shield to farmers' crop production against fluctuating market rates, offering stability and income security
After a gap of about three years, farmers are back for the 'Delhi Chalo' march. Their protest began on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The Down To Earth (DTE) team travelled with these farmers from the outskirts of Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab till the Shambhu border, 40 kilometres away.
But this is not the first time that Indian farmers are protesting against the central government. About three years ago, similar protests took place at the borders of the national capital.
But what are their demands this time?
The core issue is the MSP or minimum support price...