Saini stated that the state government is consistently making decisions in the best interests of farmers.
In a major relief to the beneficiaries in the national capital, the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to continue the power subsidy provided to farmers, victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, chambers of lawyers, and existing domestic consumers enjoying such benefits.
To maintain seamless communication with farmers, the state government has operationalised mobile procurement centers that function even on Sundays and public holidays.
Leveraging digital platforms for agricultural advancement, the Sugarcane Development Council has successfully trained over 9 lakh sugarcane farmers through Facebook Live sessions.
The Punjab government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana and farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on fast-unto-death, has also broken his fast.
Farmers have been protesting against the government's three farm laws since they were passed by the Centre in 2020 namely The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act.
These leaders are almost unanimous in saying that they will not call off their agitation, continuing for over a year, till these laws are finally junked by completing the constitutional process of taking these to Parliament.
Taking to Twitter, she said: "My heartfelt congratulations to every single farmer who fought relentlessly and were not fazed by the cruelty with which @BJP4India treated you. This is your victory...
The government brought these (farm) laws for the welfare of farmers, especially small farmers, in the interest of the agriculture sector, for a bright future of ‘gaanv-gareeb’ (village-poor), with full integrity, clear conscience and dedication towards farmers;
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that today positivity must prevail in the country
