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Rajasthan News Trending: SKM Farmer Protests Over MSP Guarantee coincide with New Agriculture Policy 2026
Jaipur / Hanumangarh, August 11, 2026 — Agriculture developments in Rajasthan dominated national headlines this week as the **Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)** coordinated nationwide 'Jail Bharo' and 'Rasta Roko' demonstrations across key agrarian districts including Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Barmer, and Bharatpur on Monday, August 10, 2026.
The protests coincided with major state cabinet decisions chaired by Chief Minister **Bhajan Lal Sharma**, which formally approved the groundbreaking **Rajasthan Agriculture and Food Processing Policy, 2026** and the **Rajasthan Food Park Development Policy, 2026** to accelerate agritech investment and boost farmer incomes.
Exam Current Affairs Takeaway: The newly approved Rajasthan Agriculture & Food Processing Policy 2026 establishes a dedicated Shree Anna (Millets) Promotion Agency to advance processing, export infrastructure, and value addition for coarse grains.
SKM Nationwide Protests: Demands and Impact in Rajasthan
Under the coordination of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, thousands of farmers staged roadside demonstrations across major national highways in Rajasthan on August 10. The agitation serves as a prelude to a larger nationwide movement planned for November 2026.
Key demands raised by farmer unions include:
- Legal MSP Guarantee: Enactment of a central law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) calculated via the Swaminathan C2+50% formula.
- Farm Loan Waiver: Comprehensive debt relief for small and marginal agricultural households.
- Trade Agreement Safeguards: Protection for domestic dairy and agricultural producers against proposed international free-trade pacts.
- Electricity Bill Rollback: Withdrawal of proposed power tariff adjustments impacting agricultural tube wells.
| Policy / Agitation Feature | Official Details (August 10–11, 2026) |
|---|---|
| State Policy Approved | Rajasthan Agriculture & Food Processing Policy 2026 |
| Cabinet Chair | Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Key Agency Established | Shree Anna (Millets) Promotion Agency |
| Protest Organization | Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) |
| Primary Demand | Legal Guarantee for MSP (C2+50% Formula) |
| Key Affected Mandis | Ganganagar (Wheat), Dhorimanna Barmer (Cumin/Jeera) |
Rajasthan Agriculture & Food Processing Policy 2026 Highlights
The state cabinet's approval of the new policy aims to transform Rajasthan into a hub for agricultural processing and export. Recognizing the state's leadership in mustard, cumin, and millet production, the policy grants capital subsidies for setting up modern cold storage units and food parks.
By promoting direct farm-gate procurement and processing, the government estimates creating over 50,000 rural employment opportunities across Rajasthan's agricultural belt over the next three years.
Mandi Price Trends and Ground Realities
Despite demonstration disruptions on major transport routes, market activity in principal mandis like Suratgarh and Dhorimanna resumed early Tuesday morning. Cumin (Jeera) prices in Barmer registered stable trading benchmarks while wheat arrivals in Ganganagar maintained strong procurement volumes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why were farmers protesting in Rajasthan on August 10, 2026?
A: Farmers organized by the SKM staged demonstrations demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and farm loan waivers.
Q: What new policy was approved by the Rajasthan Cabinet?
A: The Cabinet approved the Rajasthan Agriculture & Food Processing Policy 2026 and Food Park Development Policy 2026 under CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Q: What is the Shree Anna Promotion Agency?
A: It is a dedicated state agency established under the new policy to promote millet processing, marketing, and export in Rajasthan.
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