The News Services Division brings glimpses of "The Year that was" in our Special Series Year Ender.<br />'' <br />''The reform in agriculture sector and doubling farmers' income have been at the forefront of NDA government's agenda.<br />'' <br />''Farm laws that have been brought recently have many significant provisions for the farmers' empowerment and welfare.<br />'' <br />''Addressing Virtually Kisan Sammelan in Madhya Pradesh on 18th of this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted several  measures for the benefit of farmers.<br />'' <br />''He re-assured farmers that Minimum Support Price and APMCs will continue.<br />'' <br />''The Prime Minister also emphasized that Indian farmers should have access to the modern facilities available to the farmers in the developed countries, it cannot be delayed any longer.<br />'' <br />''Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar has reiterated the resolve of the Government and its commitment for a pro-farmer policy.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent takes a look at the significant provisions of the progressive farm laws.<br />''<b> </b><br />''Before these farm laws, the farmers had to sell notified farm produce only in APMC Mandi, but now they have freedom of choice to sell in Mandi or any other seller.<br />'' <br />''Unlike Mandi system where farmers have to accept whatever the price offered to them, under the new system farmers can bargain for the price even at door step.<br />'' <br />''They will be able to sell their produce to the merchant wherever they get a higher price.<br />'' <br />''Besides, farmers can sell their produce within the state or anywhere else in the country.<br />'' <br />''As there will be no Mandi fee and other charges borne by producers and consumers, they will have large savings.<br />'' <br />''Earlier, the farmers could sell fruits and vegetables outside of APMC Mandi but now this freedom has been extended to all agri produce and all over the country.<br />'' <br />''Contract farming has been allowed nationally on the terms favourable to farmers.<br />'' <br />''Under which, the contractor cannot end the agreement without full payment.<br />'' <br />''However, farmers can end agreements anytime they wish.<br />'' <br />''Besides, farmers have also been made partners of value chain.<br />'' <br />''The rural farm youth will get the opportunity to trade and run supply chain.<br />'' <br />''With these new provisions, the Minimum Support Price and APMC Mandis will also continue along.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Remarkably, after passing of farm legislations, Central government increased the MSPs in September this year which shows its commitment to the welfare of farmers of the country.</span><br />