The Centre has raised the MSP for 14 kharif crops, with the sharpest increase for moong at 61 percent. Bajra and maize are up 56 percent, while tur rises 54 percent; other crops are estimated around a 50 percent boost. Paddy MSP increases by Rs 72 per quintal to Rs 2,441 for common variety and Rs 2,461 for Grade A.
The Union Cabinet has approved higher Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower seed will see the largest absolute increase, while cotton and other oilseeds also get sizable hikes. For all notified Kharif crops, MSPs are set at least 50% above production costs, with common paddy fixed at Rs 2,441 per quintal.
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Madhya Pradesh Congress staged a “Chakka Jam Andolan” on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway spanning 747 km across 11 districts. Senior leaders, including Jitu Patwari and Satish Sikarwar, accused the BJP-led state government of betraying farmers on MSP promises and failing to address corruption linked to crop price issues. The protest spotlighted pressure for fair rates and justice for growers.
The government has raised its wheat procurement target to 34.5 million tonnes, up 15% from before, betting on higher farmer participation at MSP. Officials expect lower market prices to push more growers to sell through government channels, reshaping how much wheat enters the procurement system this season.
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