Minimum Support Price

September 30, 2026 4:02 PM

Centre approves ₹5,547.99 crore MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds in three states

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved procurement worth ₹5,547.99 crore at Minimum Support Price (MSP) under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27 in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. The procurement will cover around 7.06 lakh metric tonnes of pulses and oilseeds and is aimed at protecting farmers from a decline in market prices and ensuring remunerative returns for their produce. ...

July 30, 2026 11:45 AM

MP raises moong procurement limit to 60% at MSP, suspends e-token system for fertiliser distribution

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday increased the procurement limit for the summer moong crop from 25 per cent to 60 per cent of a farmer's produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and suspended the recently introduced e-token system for fertiliser distribution following protests by farmers. Announcing the decision, Agriculture Minister Edal Singh Kanshana said the move was taken after consultations with farmer representatives and with the aim of safeguarding farmers' interests. The C...

March 24, 2026 4:34 PM

Farmers’ incomes have doubled, government ensuring fair prices: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday told the Lok Sabha that farmers’ incomes have doubled under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the government is committed to ensuring fair prices and financial security for the country’s farmers in every situation. Replying to questions in the House, the Minister said the government has created a “strong security shield” for farmers through measures such as Min...

December 19, 2024 5:34 PM

Empowering farmers through PM-AASHA: A step towards economic resilience

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has implemented key initiatives to boost farmers' income, with the Government's Minimum Support Price (MSP) policy ensuring fair prices for major agricultural commodities. This encourages higher investments in farming, boosting both production and productivity. In the Rabi season of 2023-24, the government procured 6.41 LMT of pulses, benefiting 2.75 lakh farmers. This procurement, part of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM...

September 16, 2024 6:17 PM

Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif season crops, farmers to get Rs 35,000 crore more over previous season

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops, including paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize, and cotton. The decision will have a financial implication of Rs 2 lakh crore for the government while ensuring a gain of Rs 35,000 crore for farmers over the previous season. Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw underscored the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third...