Ramu the farmer and Shyamu the businessman are old friends meeting each other after a long time...
Hello Ramu. I'm doing well. My business is prospering and my family and I are content.
Hi Shyamu. Long time no see. How are you doing?
But can't you use the newer agricultural technology?
I wish I could say the same. Here, we are struggling to make ends meet. My plot of land is very small, ans I can't even grow much on it Nothing is left for selling as my large family has to be fded.
I understand your plight. But wait, this interest is much greater than what the city banks charge. Why don't you go to them?
My family all lend hands on the farm. Where is the money tobuy machines? We must depend on nature and hope that the rains come Already I have borrowed so much from my local moneylender and I'm in great debt. Here, see my contracts.
But haven't the government's new farm laws helped?
But Shyamu, the city is many kilometres away and a taxi or bus is very expensive. I can't even read properly and many people take advantage of me.
I see. It does happen many a times that we in the city approach the court to demand justice.
We can't even go to court as we are poor and illiterate
The new farm laws have only brought more misery to us. We farmers will be really happy if they are reevoked.
Your plight is indeed terrible. But don't worry, I will give you enough money to start a new life.
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I will also spread awareness regarding the farmers' condition in the city and work for your upliftment.
Thank you so much Shyamu. I don't know how to repay you for this. Indeed, we should all work together and help each other so that society prospers.