CHANDIGARH: Citing the social, economic and security implications of the long-standing farmers’ movement, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Lion pressed on tuesday Federation Home Minister Amit Shah called for immediate repeal of the agricultural laws, which caused much outrage among farmers in Punjab and other states.
Expressing concern over the fear of hostile forces from across the border trying to take advantage of the resentment and resentment against the government, the chief minister sought a “permanent and speedy” solution to the concerns of the farmers.
Amarinder said protests have been taking place in Punjab ever since the ordinance was promulgated by the central government in June 2020. “While these protests have been largely peaceful so far, one can feel the growing anger, especially as the state heads towards elections in early 2022.” He warned.
He said that the prolonged agitation is not only affecting the economic activities in Punjab, but can also affect its social fabric, especially when political parties and groups are in a strong position.
Citing reports, the chief minister said that over 400 farmers and farm workers had sacrificed their lives in their fight for their rights as the movement shifted to the borders of Delhi.
He recalled that he had earlier sought an appointment with Shah. all party Delegation from Punjab
Captain Amarinder Singh also stressed on the urgent need for compensation to farmers for the management of paddy straw at Rs 100 per quintal and to allay the growing fear of crop shortage. bite markDue to which the problems of the farmers will increase further.
He urged Shah to immediately advise the officials of the Department of Fertilizers to increase the allocation of DAP stock to Punjab as per the revised demand by the State and direct the suppliers to ensure that adequate supply is given as per the stipulated time.
Pointing to the recent increase in the cost of phosphatic fertilizers by the Government of India only till October 31, 2021, the Chief Minister said that the firming up of the prices of DAP in the international market and the uncertainty about the extent of subsidy for DAP in the upcoming Rabi season. were highly contributing to the fear of possible shortage of Lack of response from DAP suppliers for tenders floated by markfed He added that the purchase of DApps for pre-positioning has added to these apprehensions.
As a result of difficulties being faced by Markfed in arranging DAP supply through tender, the State Government requested the Department of Fertilizers to make additional allocation of at least 3.5 lakh MT of DAP and another 1.5 lakh MT on priority basis by October. has done. The period of DAP till November 15, 2021, to ensure timely availability of DAP for sowing wheat in the state, he informed Shah. He said that the state government is already 0.75 . has requested for additional allocation of LMT 1.5 LMT in August and September, exceeding the original kharif demand of 0.80 LMT and 0.75 LMT during August and September 2021 respectively. He said the enhanced allocation for August has not been approved yet.
Punjab requires 5.5 lakh metric tonnes of DAP for the upcoming Rabi season. About 50% of the total requirement is supplied through cooperative societies in the state. Since the consumption of DAP is mostly limited from the last week of October to the third week of November, when about 80% of the area under wheat is sown, it is necessary to pre-determine the DAP in different parts of the state. In mid-October to avoid any last minute shortfall and consequent delay in sowing.
Expressing concern over the fear of hostile forces from across the border trying to take advantage of the resentment and resentment against the government, the chief minister sought a “permanent and speedy” solution to the concerns of the farmers.
Amarinder said protests have been taking place in Punjab ever since the ordinance was promulgated by the central government in June 2020. “While these protests have been largely peaceful so far, one can feel the growing anger, especially as the state heads towards elections in early 2022.” He warned.
He said that the prolonged agitation is not only affecting the economic activities in Punjab, but can also affect its social fabric, especially when political parties and groups are in a strong position.
Citing reports, the chief minister said that over 400 farmers and farm workers had sacrificed their lives in their fight for their rights as the movement shifted to the borders of Delhi.
He recalled that he had earlier sought an appointment with Shah. all party Delegation from Punjab
Captain Amarinder Singh also stressed on the urgent need for compensation to farmers for the management of paddy straw at Rs 100 per quintal and to allay the growing fear of crop shortage. bite markDue to which the problems of the farmers will increase further.
He urged Shah to immediately advise the officials of the Department of Fertilizers to increase the allocation of DAP stock to Punjab as per the revised demand by the State and direct the suppliers to ensure that adequate supply is given as per the stipulated time.
Pointing to the recent increase in the cost of phosphatic fertilizers by the Government of India only till October 31, 2021, the Chief Minister said that the firming up of the prices of DAP in the international market and the uncertainty about the extent of subsidy for DAP in the upcoming Rabi season. were highly contributing to the fear of possible shortage of Lack of response from DAP suppliers for tenders floated by markfed He added that the purchase of DApps for pre-positioning has added to these apprehensions.
As a result of difficulties being faced by Markfed in arranging DAP supply through tender, the State Government requested the Department of Fertilizers to make additional allocation of at least 3.5 lakh MT of DAP and another 1.5 lakh MT on priority basis by October. has done. The period of DAP till November 15, 2021, to ensure timely availability of DAP for sowing wheat in the state, he informed Shah. He said that the state government is already 0.75 . has requested for additional allocation of LMT 1.5 LMT in August and September, exceeding the original kharif demand of 0.80 LMT and 0.75 LMT during August and September 2021 respectively. He said the enhanced allocation for August has not been approved yet.
Punjab requires 5.5 lakh metric tonnes of DAP for the upcoming Rabi season. About 50% of the total requirement is supplied through cooperative societies in the state. Since the consumption of DAP is mostly limited from the last week of October to the third week of November, when about 80% of the area under wheat is sown, it is necessary to pre-determine the DAP in different parts of the state. In mid-October to avoid any last minute shortfall and consequent delay in sowing.
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