| > Where are the mandis going? If they are non-competitive, they are out. They would be non-competitive because of the no taxation clause that the bill has -- allowing big corp to undercut the mandis. Not to mention that corps are known to take losses just to establish market monopoly (see Jio). > But in Punjab where they are there, no one is allowed. I don't understand why you cite the mandi as a monopoly, when in the existing system a farmer can choose to sell anywhere they want? Let the big corps procure from the farmers, at a "competitive price" as you say. Why should they deserve tax breaks? The fact of the matter is that the mandi is desirable and has contributed to the material success of Punjab's farmers. There is no doubt that there are inefficiencies and leakages, but to do away with them in deference to the gods of the "free market" is a bit questionable. Unrelated quote: "the quality of public education might not be very good, but that doesn't mean we do away with it". As for your comparison with other states, I would recommend you check out this article: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/why-punjab-should-not... |