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The MSP system and government procurement are
also active, with MSP functioning as a safety net
for farmers in prices for their produce.

The law that enables contract farming provides a
comprehensive, pro-farmer legal framework that
helps farmers associate with contractors.

This act protects the lands of the farmers, their
rights and provides them legal rights to get their
money back, in case they do not get assured
payments on time.

Essential Commodities Act has been amended to
remove various food items from price control and
ensure that farmers benefit from the true prices of
these items.

These laws help farmers increase their income
and also bring investment and technology into
agriculture.

Helping farmers get the right price for
their produce with e-NAM

E-Trading platform that integrates around 1,000
markets across 18 states/UTs to fetch the best
prices for farmers.

1.68 crore farmers are registered and about 1,800
Farmer Producer Organisations are registered.

Total transactions worth Rs 1.13 lakh crore have
been facilitated between farmers and buyers across
states.

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