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CONSORTIUM OF INDIAN FARMERS ASSOCIATIONS
Basawaraj Tambake
President |
P- Chengal Reddy
Secretary General |
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| Shri SHARAD PAWAR, |
| Union Minister for Agriculture, |
| Govt, of India, |
| Room No.199, Krushi Bhavan, |
| NEW DELHI-110 001. |
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9th June, 2009 |
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| Sub: ACHIEVING 4% AGRICULTURAL GROWTH THROUGH REFORMS IN 2009-10 UNION BUDGET-REG. |
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The Prime Minister's announcement of inclusive growth which indicates economic equity for 600 million farmers is a laudable decision.
Key reforms to be included in the Budget to achieve 4% Agri growth.
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Policy - Financial - Taxes (Details enclosed) |
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1. To liberate agriculture sector from controls - ECA - Exim Policy - Commodity Trading. |
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2. Reforming Institutions - FCI - Fertilizer subsidy - PDS. |
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3. Empower farmers through Planning & implementation through Panchayat Raj. |
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4. To initiate suitable measures on the following issues :- |
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The enhanced bank credit (2004-09) from Rs. 80,000 crores to Rs.2,40,000 crores has resulted in reduction of small farmers beneficiaries from 267 lakhs to 186 lakhs! |
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Rs.1,40,000 crores crop losses (Rs.7,00,000 crores total production) are occurring due to pests! Efforts are not made to control- Why? |
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Rs.1,60,000 crores fertilizer subsidy is not reaching to 60% tenant, tribal and small farmers - How to make it accessible to all ? |
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How to attract Private Sector (Resourceful - Managerial and Market Capability) in agriculture and rural development? |
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| CIFA (www.indianfarmers.org) national farmer apex body suggests reforms as key to development for your kind perusal and taking up with Union Finance Minister. |
| Yours Sincerely, |
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P. Chengal Reddy,
Secretary General. |
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| Hyderabad Address : |
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New Delhi Address : |
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| 8/32, South Patel Nagar, |
| New Delhi - 110 008. |
| Tel : 011-32474931, 25842111, Fax : 011-25842123 |
| E-mail : cifa_delhi@yahoo.com |
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