Govt increases MSP of wheat, other rabi crops for marketing season 2024-25

19 Oct 2023 Evaluate

The government has increased the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2024-25 (April-March). The government has increased MSP of wheat by Rs 150 to Rs 2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season. Currently, the MSP on wheat stands at Rs 2,125 per quintal for the 2023-24 marketing season. Besides, MSPs of Barley, Lentil (Masur), Mustard/ Rapeseed, Safflower and Gram have also been increased. 

The MSP of barley has been hiked by Rs 115 to Rs 1,850 per quintal. Lentil (Masur) MSP has been hiked by Rs 425 to Rs 6,425 per quintal. The MSP of mustard/ rapeseed has been raised by Rs 200 to Rs 5,650 per quintal, while that of safflower has been hiked by Rs 150 to Rs 5,800 per quintal. For Gram, an increase of Rs 105 per quintal has been approved. Higher MSP will empower farmers and contribute to doubling of their income.

The expected margin over All-India weighted average Cost of Production is 102 percent for wheat, followed by 98 percent for rapeseed & mustard, 89 per cent for lentil, 60 per cent for gram, 60 percent for barley and 52 percent for safflower. This increased MSP of rabi crops will ensure remunerative prices to the farmers and incentivise crop diversification.

Moreover, to extend the benefits of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme to every farmer across the nation, Government has launched the Kisan Rin Portal (KRP), KCC Ghar Ghar Abhiyaan, and Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) with the aim to provide timely and accurate weather information to empower farmers in making timely decisions regarding their crops. These initiatives aim to revolutionize agriculture, enhance financial inclusion, optimize data utilization, and improve the lives of farmers across the nation.

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