Why Are India’s Farmers Protesting?
India is adopting a market-based system to replace a Soviet-inspired model that benefited a limited number of farmers who fear losing their advantages.
India is adopting a market-based system to replace a Soviet-inspired model that benefited a limited number of farmers who fear losing their advantages.
India’s relative political stability, decisive action during the COVID-19 pandemic and an appetite for structural reform are attracting long-term investors.
Instead of guaranteeing minimum support prices across India, it may be time to consider a minimum basic income for farmers.