Decoded: What Punjab Assembly intends by bringing its own farm Bills

Punjab's farm amendment Bills intend to ensure that farmers are not compelled to sell wheat and paddy below the minimum support price (MSP) in the state

The Punjab State Assembly yesterday passed three Bills that seek to limit the power and scope of the Centre’s farm laws, which were enacted last month. Punjab’s farm amendment Bills also intend to ensure that farmers are not compelled to sell wheat and paddy below the minimum support price (MSP) in the state. Here’s a look at what the Punjab government has done and how it has interpreted its role and powers.

What are the three new Bills that Punjab has cleared?

The three Bills are: The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) (Special Provisions and Punjab Amendment