Govt ready to pause farm laws for 1.5 years; next round of talks on Jan 22

Protesting farmers refuse to relent, will discuss the proposal among themselves

The 10th round of talks on Wednesday between the protesting farmers and the Central government ended, with the latter offering to put on hold the three disputed farm Acts for around a year and a half.

During the period, a panel comprising representatives of the farmer groups and the government could deliberate on all outstanding issues, including minimum support price.

The farmers’ unions that participated in the negotiations said they would discuss the offer with other groups and come back in a day or two. The next round of negotiations is scheduled for January 22. The Centre, sources said, was