Repeal of 3 farm laws a setback for doubling farmers' income: Niti member

Farm sector growth to be around 3% in FY22; can improve in FY23 if monsoon, other conditions are favourable: Niti member Ramesh Chand

Stressing that reforms are necessary for the agriculture sector, Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand on Sunday said the repeal of three farm laws has come as a 'setback' to higher price realisation by cultivators and could be a factor in achieving the goal of doubling farmers' income by 2022.
 

He also suggested starting fresh consultations with the states for resuming the agriculture reform process, adding some people have already approached Niti Aayog with a call for effecting the reforms.
 

"You see, reforms are important for the agriculture sector. Some farmers were opposing it (three farm laws)...I think immediately what needs