The samyukt kisan morcha (SKM) on Saturday formed a five member committee to discuss its remaining demands with the Union Government.
SKM also decided to continue the farmer’s agitation.
One of the most important demands is the withdrawal of cases against farmers during the agitation.
# cultural mapping of villages
Cultural mapping of 80 villages associated with noted personalities in history, unique crafts and festivals has been started as a pilot project, cultural ministry officials said.
The project is expected to be completed this financial year.
This cultural mapping of villages will be conducted by the Indira Gandhi national centre for the arts.
# India Russia rifle deal
The cabinet committee on security has given its final approval for a deal with Russia to manufacture over six lakh AK-203 assault rifles in India.
The deal is estimated to be worth over 5000 crore rupees.
The deal is scheduled to be signed on December 6 during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India.
# IMF
Global economic growth protections from the international monetary Fund will likely to be downgraded due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
The IMF said in October it expected the global economy to grow 5.9℅ this year and 4.9℅ next year.