What is FARM BILL 2020 ? (IN INDIA)

The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020, have been passed by both the Houses of Parliament during the monsoon session and await Presidential assent

Three farm bills were introduced in the Parliament on September 14 to replace the ordinances issued during the lockdown.

The farm reform bills, that have led to widespread protests in recent  weeks, have been passed by the Rajya Sabha and will now be sent for the president's assent

1 . The farmers Produce trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation ) Ordinance

   

  It will allow farmers to sell their produce at places other than the agricultural produce market committee(APMC)-regulates mandis. So, if a farmer feels a better deal is possible with some other private buyer then he can take that option instead of selling in the APMC mandi.

2. The Farmer (Empowerment and Protection ) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance

 It provides a framework for farmers to enter into a contract with a company to produce what it wants in return of a remuneration

3. The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Ordinance

The bill gives freedom to produce, hold, move, distribute, and supply items that are not mentioned in the essential commodities list. So, anyone will be able to stock food articles freely without the fear of being prosecuted for hoarding. The Parliament also removed cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion, and potatoes from the list of essential commodities.

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