Madhya Pradesh government launches farmers’debt relief scheme, allocates Rs 1000 crore – The Indian Express

Mandsaur: A scene after violent clashes between farmers and the police at Pipliya in Mandsaur district on Tuesday. The farmers have been protesting for a week demanding loan waiver and fair price for their produce. PTI Photo (PTI6_6_2017_000193B)

Amid violent protests by farmers demanding loan waivers and fair price for their produce, the Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday launched a new debt relief scheme Krishi Rin Samadhan Yojana for farmers.  The cabinet also allocated Rs 1,000 crore for the scheme, minister Archana Chitnis was quoted as saying by ANI. Sh…

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