The Indian farmer who is often described as the back bone of Indian economy has been cheated at every level. Market yards and purchasing centers are far away from the villages. The farmers are cheated in many ways For example, they have to bear transport expenses of their produce in shifting to the purchasing centers.
They are also cheated by offering a lower price saying the grain is wet. They do not ger the payment for their produce even after one month. The same situation is found in almost all the states. The government has previously promised that the payment for their produce will be made within 48 hours through their bank acounts, it becomes a wague promise.
Neeti Ayog in its annual report to the cental goverment has clearly stated the facts mentioned above. As the cost of production is less than the price, the farmers are eagerly waiting for the supporting price from the government. It is also reported that the millers formed into a syndicate to bring down the price of the produce.
Neeti Ayog has made the following suggestions
1. Farmers shall be paid the price amount immediately after the sale of the produce .
2. The government has to announce the supporting price even before the cultivation of the crop.
3.The cost of cultivation and the market trends should be estimated to cover the cost of production.
4.Facilities should be improved at the purchasing centers of paddy.
5. The centre has to consult the states before fixing the supporting prices.