Without farmers the world starves. It’s a simple, plain truth that most of us ignore as we’re seduced by the dazzling lights of supermarkets and the choices of fresh markets. But globally there is a crisis in farming, and in India too we witnessed massive farmer protests in 2020. The issues are many and complex, including benefits to multinationals, often unfair farm policies, a loss of genetic diversity and dwindling water stocks. What role do consumers play in exacerbating the situation and how can they support farmers in re-taking control of their lands and lives?
Perpetual strangers in a new land
Dina Nayeri in conversation with Nader Fekri
For The Motion: Anirudh Suri, Shashi Tharoor
Against The Motion: Sanjay Jha, Antoinette Lattouf
Chair: Raghav Bahl
Launch of Manoj Joshi’s In Hard Times followed by a discussion on India’s place in the new world order
Ian Cardozo, Manoj Joshi
Chair: Pravin Sawhney