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Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assures mathadis (headloaders) that the Mathadi Act will not be abolished and asks for their support in plugging the loopholes in the Act. He also addresses the demand for Maratha reservation. Fadnavis orders an inquiry into an agreement that mentions payment of extortion money to a mathadi union. He promises to speak to the chief minister and CIDCO to ensure housing for mathadis near the APMC market. Fadnavis also discusses plans for the redevelopment of ...

The Code on Social Security, 2020 provides for the protection of gig workers and platform workers but does not elaborate on the protections that will…

Farmers protests: An intellectual biography of India’s new agri laws It is time for politicians, administrators, economists, policymakers and other concerned citizens to examine the evolution of these laws Gautam Chikermane December 13, 2020 11:29:47 IST Protesting farmers listen to a speaker as they hold an agitation at a highway. AP The debate around the economics and ...

An intellectual biography of India’s new farm laws A comprehensive guide to the history of India’s agriculture policy in the context of the recently enacted Farm Laws. he debate around the economics and administration of farm laws stands frozen by politics. It is, therefore, time for politicians, administrators, economists, policymakers and other concerned citizens to examine the evolution of these laws. The three laws that have been enacted by Parliament attempt to take farmers towards har...