Episode 101: Manpreet Kalra On The Indian Farmers Uprising
The Indian Farmers Uprising is the largest social movement in world history. The Checkout speaks with Manpreet Kalra about why it erupted and what comes next.
Manpreet Kaur Kalra (she/her) is a social impact advisor to equity-driven brands and organizations, anti-racism educator, and Seattle-based community organizer working to decolonize storytelling. Her work focuses on the interconnectivity of economic, social, and climate justice within sustainable global development initiatives. She educates using a variety of mediums, including the Art of Citizenry Podcast, where she shares her nuanced and unfiltered insights on building a more just and equitable future by unpacking history to address systemic power structures. She also serves on the Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Fair Trade Federation.
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1:00 – Can you tell us a bit about what it’s like to farm in India?
4:00 – How is farming different and similar to farming in the US?
6:00 – What in India is farming concentrated?
10:30 – What are the socioeconomic policies being pushed in India government right now, and how does it impact farmers?
12:45 – How are these policies related to the 70’s Green Revolution?
19:00 – How have farmers resisted these laws and policies?
22:00 – What policies need to change in India?
24:00 – What can we do to support?
26:00 – Book Recommendations!
Keep Moving On - The Migration of a Punjabi Sikh Family, Amrit Singh
The Paradox of India’s Bread Basket, Mallika Kaur
