• Uncertain future in a sea of poppies

  • Nov 22 2023
  • Length: 14 mins
  • Podcast

Uncertain future in a sea of poppies

  • Summary

  • Three districts in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan together contribute to 80% of India’s opium production. Already facing the problem of stagnant procurement rates and rising input prices, farmers are now angry with the Union government for opening opium production and processing to private players. A.M. Jigeesh talks to farmers in the Mewar region about their concerns Written by A. M. Jigeesh and narrated by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian. Read the latest Ground Zero articles here. For unlimited access to the premium content, visit www.thehindu.com/subscription.
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