-CaravanMagazine.in In May 2020, 10 central TRADE UNIONs jointly wrote twice to Guy Ryder, the director general of the International Labour Organisation, drawing attention to the plight of migrant workers during the COVID-19 crisis as well as the government’s dilution and suspension of labour laws. In May, several states—including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat—introduced sweeping changes in labour laws such as increasing the working hours from eight to 12. The...
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PUCL demands repealing of the anti-farmer legislations
-Press release by People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) dated 4th December, 2020 In its recent press release dated 4th December, 2020, People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has condemned the newly enacted Farm Laws of the Centre i.e. The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion And Facilitation) Act, 2020, better known as the APMC Act; The Farmers (Empowerment And Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, better...
More »Why should Indian agriculture be liberalised when in most countries governments subsidise it? -Christophe Jaffrelot and Hemal Thakker
-The Indian Express Without some support from the state, the smallest of Indian peasants would be even more vulnerable. On September 27, President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to three contentious farm bills passed by Parliament — The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 (FAPAFS), the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 (FPTC) and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020...
More »The Honey Trap -Amit Khurana, Arnab Pratim Dutta and Sonal Dhingra
-Down to Earth Investigation into the business of adulteration of honey This story begins in the mustard fields of north India where beekeepers are getting ready for the next honey season. When the yellow flowers are in bloom, the bees suck the nectar and bring us goodness in the form of honey, which we then consume because of its many beneficial properties. We were alerted that beekeepers from this region and other...
More »Delhi gov't quietly notifies one of the laws opposed by farmers! -Karuna John
-SabrangIndia.in The law allows trade of food grains and poultry outside APMC mandis, where its regulations do not apply The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government is reported to have quietly notified one of the three farm laws that farmers from across the country are opposing. Lakhs of farmers are still gathering at the mass agitation that is now being staged on the Delhi border. Farmers representatives are also holding talks with the Union...
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