Congress mainfesto Promise # 5

The fifth promise from the manifesto is given below : Congress Manifesto - Peoples hope

Promise # 5 : We will ensure Farmer improvement by doing the following:

1) Every small and marginal farmer will have access to bank credit at lower rates of interest. At wat intrest rates indian farmers will be given loans?What about Collaterals? Hope this will free the Indian farmer from the clutches of the moneylenders.

2)Programmes for agricultural diversification, processing and rural industrialization. The wastage of produce can be stopped by the eimplemtation of this scheme.

3)Dairying, aquaculture, fisheries, horticulture and sericulture will receive an additional boost. Sectors other n agriculture can help uplift the farmer.

4)Special needs of crops like tea, coffe,rubber, spices, cashew, and coconut will be met. Kerala farmer online has summarised few of the steps for rubber farmers. Putting it here for refrence
"1. An availability of a technical grading system.
2. Error free statistical data have to be published.
3. Avoid the support of unwanted export and import vice versa.
4. Organic farming of rubber have to be supported.
5. Proper research on the input of secondary nutrients &trace elements to ensure better productivity.
6. Active participation of scientists and lab facilities to the fields to maintain sustainable practices.
7. Argent need of visual grading system is an important remedy for price stability.
8. Seminars to be conducted with joint participation of Manufacturers, Dealers, Farmers & workforce under Rubber Board.
9. Ensure the selling grade of rubber by farmers and purchase by manufacturers are the same.
etc."

5)Wasteland development and afforestation. How much of the wasteland will be developed? Wat measure will be taken for afforestation.

6)Comprehensive crop insurance and direct income support to farmers in the ecologically vulenrable regions of the country. Which regions have been classified as ecologically vulnerable?

7)Controls on the free movement of farm commodities and processing of agricultural products and regualtions that depress incomes of farmers will be eliminated. Yes, the farmer should have the freedom and flexibilty to market his produce.

8)National Rehabilitation and Resettlement bill will be passed to ensure proper compensation for farmers who loose their land due to land aquired by the government. Hope this avoids more Singur's


The Promise # 5 can be accessed based on the implementation of each of above 8 targets.