Expressing optimism, Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand has said that the government has taken several measures in order to safeguard farmers from any adverse impact of the ongoing lockdown and the farm sector is expected to report a growth of little more than 3 per cent in the just-ended financial year.
Niti Aayog member also noted that the government has taken measures so that markets work normally during the lockdown period. He said that the government has responded to the situation and no restriction is put on farmers in going to field and undertaking agriculture operations.
Meanwhile, On March 27, the government exempted farming operations, farm workers, custom hiring centres of farm harvesters and implements as well as mandis and procurement agencies from the lockdown rules. Besides, the duration for interest subvention scheme has been extended.