Addressing the members of the House, Singh said agriculture is a state subject but the Centre ignored it. "I find it very strange what the government of India wants to do," he said.
Addressing public rallies at Barnala chowk and Bhawanigarh in Sangrur, the chief minister vowed to do whatever it takes to protect the farmers and the state from the 'devastating' effects of the 'black laws'.
Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January
Data shows that the current system of decentralised marketing and centralised procurement helps Punjab and Haryana farmers the most, while its efficacy in other states has been poor. Experts and farm leaders say success of the laws rests heavily on implementation.
Now the PMO needs to take the food sector reforms forward.
The absence of a clear underlying economic ideology in the Budget was quite evident, say experts.
Economic reforms seem to be on a slow train, while good old fiscal populism is alive and flourishing.
The savings would be better spent and might actually reach the poor, says Rahul Khullar.
The Modi government's array of economic policy has been impressive.
This Budget plans for an increase to 10.3% of GDP from 9.9%.
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