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1) Niti Aayog...Adani Group...Farm Laws 2020. Chronology of events - based on facts/news reports (draw your own conclusions - all I've done is curated facts/news - relevant to the topic at hand; into a thread).
1) Niti Aayog...Adani Group...Farm Laws 2020. Chronology of events - based on facts/news reports (draw your own conclusions - all I've done is curated facts/news - relevant to the topic at hand; into a thread).
2) AUG 2014
PM Modi announces plan to replace Planning Commission (started in 1950 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru) with a new body for "reforms".
JAN 2015
Niti Aayog replaces Planning Commission with PM Modi as Chairperson. https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/planning-commission-renamed-neeti-ayog-25017
PM Modi announces plan to replace Planning Commission (started in 1950 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru) with a new body for "reforms".
JAN 2015
Niti Aayog replaces Planning Commission with PM Modi as Chairperson. https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/planning-commission-renamed-neeti-ayog-25017
3) JAN 2015
Adani group built infrastructure, logistics & backbone over time; waiting to "scale it up the minute India embarked on agriculture reforms".
https://www.livemint.com/Companies/FLrzHPxTLdCJdwjWPihI5K/Adani-in-slow-strategic-bid-to-stay-ahead-in-agriculture.html?facet=amp
Adani group built infrastructure, logistics & backbone over time; waiting to "scale it up the minute India embarked on agriculture reforms".
https://www.livemint.com/Companies/FLrzHPxTLdCJdwjWPihI5K/Adani-in-slow-strategic-bid-to-stay-ahead-in-agriculture.html?facet=amp
4) JAN 2015
Livemint article with words of Atul Chaturvedi (CEO) Agriculture business (Adani Group) & views of Sukhpal Singh, faculty member at the Centre for Management in Agriculture at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
https://www.livemint.com/Companies/FLrzHPxTLdCJdwjWPihI5K/Adani-in-slow-strategic-bid-to-stay-ahead-in-agriculture.html?facet=amp
Livemint article with words of Atul Chaturvedi (CEO) Agriculture business (Adani Group) & views of Sukhpal Singh, faculty member at the Centre for Management in Agriculture at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
https://www.livemint.com/Companies/FLrzHPxTLdCJdwjWPihI5K/Adani-in-slow-strategic-bid-to-stay-ahead-in-agriculture.html?facet=amp
5) SEP 2015
Adani Enterprises with 3 different branches under its belt - Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL), Adani Agri Logistics Limited (AALL) and Adani Agri Fresh Limited (AAFL); "expands portfolio".
https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-adani-enterprises-eyes-5-million-tonne-sales-from-agro-business-to-expand-portfolio-2127282
Adani Enterprises with 3 different branches under its belt - Adani Wilmar Limited (AWL), Adani Agri Logistics Limited (AALL) and Adani Agri Fresh Limited (AAFL); "expands portfolio".
https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-adani-enterprises-eyes-5-million-tonne-sales-from-agro-business-to-expand-portfolio-2127282
6) JUNE 2016
Pact between FCI & Adani Group https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/fci-inks-pact-with-adani-group-for-construction-of-2-silos/amp_articleshow/52672814.cms
Pact between FCI & Adani Group https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/fci-inks-pact-with-adani-group-for-construction-of-2-silos/amp_articleshow/52672814.cms
7) OCT 2016
NITI Aayog's blueprint for reforms in farming sector (criticisms - not addressing how these reforms (when implemented) could practically lead to "doubling of farmer's incomes"; rollout of said reforms & challenges of present infrastructure).
https://www.ibef.org/archives/detail/bmV3cyYzNzc5NTIxJjg2
NITI Aayog's blueprint for reforms in farming sector (criticisms - not addressing how these reforms (when implemented) could practically lead to "doubling of farmer's incomes"; rollout of said reforms & challenges of present infrastructure).
https://www.ibef.org/archives/detail/bmV3cyYzNzc5NTIxJjg2
8) FEB 2019
Adani Logistics Ltd., a unit of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd., acquires Adani Agri Logistics Ltd. from Adani Enterprises Ltd. https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/companies/adani-logistics-buys-agri-logistics-arm-of-adani-enterprise-for-rs-1-662-cr-119022300502_1.html
Adani Logistics Ltd., a unit of Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd., acquires Adani Agri Logistics Ltd. from Adani Enterprises Ltd. https://wap.business-standard.com/article-amp/companies/adani-logistics-buys-agri-logistics-arm-of-adani-enterprise-for-rs-1-662-cr-119022300502_1.html
9) FEB 2019
After acquisition by Adani Logistics Ltd., Karan Adani (CEO of Adani Ports) in an interview with CNBC-TV18, "...Adani Agri is a loss-making company...expected to turn profitable in 2022…"
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/moneycontrol-research/adani-ports-and-sezs-acquisition-of-agri-logistics-more-than-meets-the-eye-3583091.html/amp
After acquisition by Adani Logistics Ltd., Karan Adani (CEO of Adani Ports) in an interview with CNBC-TV18, "...Adani Agri is a loss-making company...expected to turn profitable in 2022…"
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/moneycontrol-research/adani-ports-and-sezs-acquisition-of-agri-logistics-more-than-meets-the-eye-3583091.html/amp
10) FEB 2019
Analysis of the acquisition mentioned in the preceding tweets by 'Moneycontrol'. https://twitter.com/majorityville/status/1340618726345871361?s=19
Analysis of the acquisition mentioned in the preceding tweets by 'Moneycontrol'. https://twitter.com/majorityville/status/1340618726345871361?s=19
11) FEB 2019
Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, "...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…"
https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm
![11) FEB 2019Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, "...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…" https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EprYQudUYAAxSxX.jpg "11) FEB 2019Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, \"...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…\" https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm")
![11) FEB 2019Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, "...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…" https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EprYQ6MUYAAeTI_.jpg "11) FEB 2019Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, \"...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…\" https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm")
![11) FEB 2019Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, "...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…" https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EprYRHvUcAEFQyA.jpg "11) FEB 2019Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, \"...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…\" https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm")
Karan Adani (CEO of Adani ports) in the interview with CNBC-TV18, "...With the govt's focus on developing...at agriculture level...acquired company [Adani Agri] has a lot of growth potential…"
https://www.cnbctv18.com/videos/infrastructure/acquisition-of-agri-logistics-firm-a-positive-due-to-centres-focus-on-agriculture-says-adani-ports-2403471.htm
12) FEB 2019
A short clip from the above mentioned interview… https://twitter.com/majorityville/status/1340620254838358025?s=19
A short clip from the above mentioned interview… https://twitter.com/majorityville/status/1340620254838358025?s=19
13) OCT 2019
Adani Wilmar marketing head, Ajay Motwani to PTI, "...We are growing at high double digit rate...". Edible oils contribute to 90% of revenue...proposed foray into packaged/ready-to-eat food items, pulses.
https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/adani-wilmar-eyes-rs-36000-crore-from-consumer-business-in-5-years/1736973/lite/
Adani Wilmar marketing head, Ajay Motwani to PTI, "...We are growing at high double digit rate...". Edible oils contribute to 90% of revenue...proposed foray into packaged/ready-to-eat food items, pulses.
https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/adani-wilmar-eyes-rs-36000-crore-from-consumer-business-in-5-years/1736973/lite/
14) AUG 2020
Adani speaks about the future of agriculture & the "reforms" needed (most of what he spoke is reflected in Farm Laws 2020). https://in.finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/adani-calls-leveraging-technologies-transform-052939202.html
Adani speaks about the future of agriculture & the "reforms" needed (most of what he spoke is reflected in Farm Laws 2020). https://in.finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/adani-calls-leveraging-technologies-transform-052939202.html
15) SEP 2020
Farm Laws 2020. Criticism - eventual phasing out of APMCs & MSP, increased corporatization. https://twitter.com/majorityville/status/1339882297735094275?s=19
Farm Laws 2020. Criticism - eventual phasing out of APMCs & MSP, increased corporatization. https://twitter.com/majorityville/status/1339882297735094275?s=19
16) SEP 2020
Essential Commodities Act (ECA) changed to exclude cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onions & potatoes (these exclusions help Adani Wilmar in their foray into new ventures - packaged food/pulses). Refer to above tweets for context. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/adani-wilmar-sees-food-business-growing-3x-over-oils-in-next-five-years/article33170588.ece/amp/
Essential Commodities Act (ECA) changed to exclude cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onions & potatoes (these exclusions help Adani Wilmar in their foray into new ventures - packaged food/pulses). Refer to above tweets for context. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/adani-wilmar-sees-food-business-growing-3x-over-oils-in-next-five-years/article33170588.ece/amp/
17) NOV/DEC 2020
The aftermath : Biggest protest in history...police brutality...arrogant govt unwilling to properly negotiate (theatrics)...ignorant Sanghis name calling farmers/Indians...hateful celebrity opportunists on a BJP boot licking spree... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nationalheraldindia.com/amp/story/india%252Fsuit-boot-ki-sarkar-farmers-boycott-call-is-the-first-serious-challenge-to-ambani-and-adani
The aftermath : Biggest protest in history...police brutality...arrogant govt unwilling to properly negotiate (theatrics)...ignorant Sanghis name calling farmers/Indians...hateful celebrity opportunists on a BJP boot licking spree... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nationalheraldindia.com/amp/story/india%252Fsuit-boot-ki-sarkar-farmers-boycott-call-is-the-first-serious-challenge-to-ambani-and-adani
18) Farmers deserve our support. Their hopes need to be elevated. Their indomitable spirit should be appreciated. Their demands should be met.
Remember, those who don't care about someone else's pain, cannot (in good conscience), expect others to care about their's either.
Remember, those who don't care about someone else's pain, cannot (in good conscience), expect others to care about their's either.
#FarmerBill2020 #AdaniPower #suitbootkisarkar #AmbaniAdaniGang #FarmActsAreUnconstitutional #Farmers_the_Backbone #FarmersProtests2020 #FarmLaws #FarmersProtestDelhi2020
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