Freebies won't help in the long run. Its only a temporary solution. How is the Govt going to meet the Rs.60,000 crores earmarked for this purpose? Has any provision been made for this? I think very cleverly he has left it to the new and upcoming Govt after the elections in 2008.
Instead, educating the farmers as to how manage crops in times of less rain, crop rotation, right crop for the right climate, in times of crisis, fertilizers at subsidised rates, loans at minimum interest rates, or waiver of interest, etc. can be planned for and implemented.
It is like giving free money to a begger. Once he tastes free money, he will never work. Instead of free money, show him ways to work and earn his bread. That should be the way out for a long term benefit.
