Farmers from Punjab are marching to Delhi, demanding a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP) for their crops. While the government already provides MSP, farmers are seeking a law to ensure it. The government has proposed a new committee to discuss this demand. However, concerns have been raised about potential resource wastage, distorted cropping patterns, and farmer discrimination. Additionally, if MSP becomes legally sanctioned, it could affect the competitiveness of India's agricultural exports, as MSP is often higher than domestic and international market rates. This could also increase the government's procurement burden, leading to storage issues and potential depreciation of produce value. Some suggest direct income support for farmers as a more effective solution.