CPN UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Demands Fertiliser, Seeds, and Fair Prices for Farmers Instead of Crores in Grants
Summary
CPN UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel urges the government to provide fertiliser, seeds, and fair prices to farmers instead of large grants, emphasizing support for small farmers and agricultural insurance amid potential drought and irregular rainfall.
Key Points
- CPN UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel demands government focus on providing fertiliser, seeds, and fair prices rather than large grants.
- He highlights that grants for farmers investing over 20 million rupees benefit large investors, not ordinary farmers.
- Pokharel emphasizes the importance of agriculture and calls for full agricultural insurance to mitigate losses from drought and irregular rainfall.
- He criticizes the government for prioritizing middle-class nutrition over the welfare of common farmers considered the backbone of the economy.
