Easing movement of farmers and those involved in harvest and procurement operations, the Centre on Friday granted them regulated exemption during the lockdown . It will be a huge relief to farmers who have to harvest their crops and sell it in ‘mandis’ (agri markets) and begin preparations for the next crop cycle.

The home ministry issued the order in the wake of demands from farmers as they could not afford to leave their Rabi (winter sown) crops in the field during the lockdown.

