MP points out potato farmers' condition bad, seeks Govt help

The condition of potato farmers is very bad and the government should take urgent steps to support them, BJP member Chaudhary Babulal said in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, he said the government should give at least Rs 100 subsidy per quintal to these farmers.

He also said potato should be made mandatory in mid-day meal for school children.

Babulal said big companies are making huge money by making packaged products from potato but the farmers are suffering.

Congress member Deepender Hooda raised demand for setting up of an airport in Meham in Haryana.

Hooda criticised government's decision to set up an airport in Jewar in Greater Noida without considering Meham.