Next round of dialogue to be held on 8th January 2021  

On January 4, 2021, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture,  Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Railways, Commerce and Industry and Consumer Affairs, and Som Prakash, Food and Public Distribution and Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, participated in the 7th round of talks with the representatives of 41 Farmers’ Unions at VigyanBhawan, New Delhi. Before proceeding with the meeting, a two minute silence was observed for those who had lost their lives during the agitation.

Tomar said that keeping in mind the discussions during the previous meeting the government is committed to find solutions on farmer’s issues with an open mind. Both sides need to take steps forward to find solution.

The Minister said that keeping in mind the welfare of the farmers talks regarding Farm Acts will be held with all farmers Unions representatives from different States. Tomar also said that clause-wise discussion on Farm Acts can be carried forward to resolve contentious issues.

In today’s meeting both sides expressed their opinions and have decided to meet again on 8th January 2021.