Farmers in Ujjain Rally for Higher Soybean Prices
Around 4000 farmers in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, held a massive tractor rally to demand an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of soybean from Rs 4892 to Rs 6000 per quintal. The rally, organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, started from Hari Pathak Mahakal Bridge and ended at the collectorate office, where they submitted a memorandum to Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh.
Bharat Singh Bais, Prant Mantri of Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, stated, “Our demand is that the MSP of soybean declared by the government at a rate of Rs 4892 a quintal, is like a drop in the ocean. The cost of cultivating Soybean is not being recovered and the soybean crop is being sold at a loss. The farmers demand that the support price should be increased to Rs 6,000 a quintal.”
Ujjain Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh took the memorandum from the farmers and assured them to inform the concerned authority about their demands. Similar protests were held in Jabalpur, with farmers expressing that the current MSP does not cover their cultivation costs.
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Ujjain -: Ujjain is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is known for its historical and religious significance.
Soybean -: Soybean is a type of legume that is grown for its edible bean, which has many uses including food and oil production.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) -: Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a price set by the government to purchase directly from the farmer. This ensures that farmers are not forced to sell their produce at a loss.
Rs 4892 to Rs 6000 per quintal -: Rs 4892 to Rs 6000 per quintal means the farmers want the price of soybean to be increased from 4892 rupees to 6000 rupees for every 100 kilograms.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh -: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh is an organization in India that works to support and advocate for the rights and needs of farmers.
Hari Pathak Mahakal Bridge -: Hari Pathak Mahakal Bridge is a bridge in Ujjain, named after the Mahakaleshwar Temple, a famous temple in the city.
Collectorate office -: The collectorate office is the office of the district collector, who is an administrative officer in charge of the district.
Neeraj Kumar Singh -: Neeraj Kumar Singh is the name of the district collector of Ujjain, who is responsible for administrative functions in the district.
Jabalpur -: Jabalpur is another city in Madhya Pradesh, India, where similar farmer protests were held.
