Arun Jaitley: Food surpluses have led to dip in farmers' income

Amid speculation that the BJP-led central government may introduce an income support scheme, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said food surpluses have caused both food prices and farmers' income to plunge, posing a policy challenge.

Arun Jaitley: Food surpluses have led to dip
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday said food surpluses have caused both food prices and farmers' income to plunge, posing a policy challenge. Image source: PTI

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