US EditionGovernment Boosts Wheat MSP to Empower Farmers Amid Upcoming Elections
The Rs 160 MSP hike for wheat ensures farmers receive up to 109% returns over cost and supports a record 119 million tonne production target, officials said.
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PM Modi's Diwali gift to farmers: Cabinet hikes MSP for 6 Rabi crops; Shivraj Chouhan hails move
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved several moves aimed at strengthening the agrarian sector of the country. Divulging the details, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said the Cabinet has approved the “National Pulses Mission” and also increased the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi crops. Chouhan expressed gratitude to PM Modi on beh…
Government Boosts Wheat MSP to Empower Farmers Amid Upcoming Elections
Government Boosts Wheat MSP to Empower Farmers Amid Upcoming Elections In a significant move to reinforce agricultural production, the Centre announced a Rs 160 increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat, setting it at Rs 2,585 per quintal for the 2026-27 marketing year. This decision aims to bolster farmers' incomes while enhancing domestic output.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leaders…
Wheat is cultivated extensively during the Rabi season. Pulses and oilseeds are also cultivated. To increase farmers' income, the Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops, which will provide economic benefits to farmers.
The government took a significant decision in the cabinet meeting, raising the MSP of wheat by ₹160 per quintal to ₹2,585 per quintal. Business News Update (Aaj Samaj), Business Desk: Keeping in mind the upcoming Rabi season, the central government has announced an increase in the MSP of this season's major crops. This decision was made in the Union Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. Giving information in this regard, Information and Broadcastin…
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