How has the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh influenced ICAR's decisions on signing MoUs with companies

RSS’s farmers body urged ICAR to avoid signing MoUs with companies.
  • Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is a farmers' body that holds significant influence over the agricultural sector in India.
  • BKS has been vocal in urging the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to avoid signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with private companies.
  • BKS's influence on ICAR's decisions can be attributed to its strong grassroots network and support base among farmers, allowing it to voice concerns effectively.
  • The BKS's advocacy for keeping ICAR free from corporate influence aligns with its ideology of promoting farmers' rights and interests above commercial interests.
  • ICAR may take BKS's stance into consideration while evaluating partnerships with private entities to ensure that farmers' welfare and the integrity of agricultural research are preserved.
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