International Journal of Applied Marketing and Management

Udit Chaudhary ¹

Affiliations
1 MIET, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The paper aims at representing the supportive steps taken by the government in favor of the Indian Agricultural sector during the COVID-19 crisis and the changes made in the APMC Laws by the state governments. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare launched some new features in the electronic-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) portal which will make it possible for farmers to sell their harvested crops without being physically present in the mandi and they can receive the payments online so that the risk for them of getting infected can be reduced. The Government has also passed some ordinances to allow farmers to do direct selling and facilitate contract farming. The Uttar Pradesh government has removed around 46 fruits from Krishi Utpadan mandi ordinance so that businessmen can purchase these products directly from farmers without being charged the mandi fee. The government also announced some changes in the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) which allows them to sell their produce at a gainful price and barrier-free trading over the states. But in the end, all these steps seem to be tilted towards the profit for the Agribusiness Companies. The Government also stated that farmers will be given Minimum Support Prices and is providing money under the PM-KISAN scheme although it is stated that these two were to be given even without lockdown so basically, some old points are again highlighted by the Government which is part of politics rather than remedial support for the needy farmers. But it should be kept in mind that a decline in the farmer’s income will also lead to a decline in India’s Economy. so all such steps should be taken after due consideration and discussion with the stakeholders.

Keywords

Agriculture, Farmers, COVID-19, Economy.

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Udit Chaudhary ¹

Affiliations
1 Student, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The paper aims at representing the problems faced by people due to non-payment of rent during the COVID-19 period, resulting in them facing eviction from their rented houses. Most of the tenants in this case belonged to lower sections of the society - people working in the informal sectors in search of work and livelihood. They were left helpless on the streets because their source of earning was dependent on daily basis works and all their sources of income were stopped due to lockdown. The government though provided them with the basic facilities through shelter homes and hunger camps. The same happened with people operating their businesses from rented offices or shopping complexes. They were also not able to pay the rents due to fall in income and various other problems. Overall, the spending capacity of consumers has declined, and all these factors are affecting the nation’s economy steadily. The rent agreements are governed by various statutes such as The Indian Contract Act 1872, Transfer of Property Act 1881, and many other rent management acts. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also passed certain rules regarding the relief and exception from demanding rent from labour migrants and workers during the pandemic lockdown. Additionally, many PILs (public interest litigations) have also been filed in the high court and the supreme court because of the unexpected and unprecedented conditions resulting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Court has accepted many exceptions which include non-payment of rent during lockdown, non-deduction of wages during the period and waiver of interest on EMIs etc. Violation of these orders will lead to imposition of criminal actions against persons responsible in their respective jurisdictions.

Keywords

Non-Payment, Rent, Eviction, COVID-19

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