<h1>Punjab Rejects Central Draft on Agri-Marketing, Fears Reintroduction of 2020 Farm Laws; Criticizes Private Market Focus.</h1> The Punjab government has rejected the Centre's draft policy on agricultural marketing, viewing it as a reintroduction of the repealed 2020 farm laws. Punjab argues that agriculture marketing is a state matter and criticizes the draft for omitting crucial issues like wheat and paddy procurement at minimum support prices. The policy's emphasis on private markets is seen as undermining the existing Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) system. Concerns include reduced market fees affecting infrastructure, promotion of contract farming, and potential exploitation by multinational corporations. The state government opposes capping commission charges, fearing negative impacts on farmers.