Haryana CM hails decision for increasing MSP of Kharif crops

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Haryana CM hails decision for increasing MSP of Kharif crops

Thursday, 08 June 2023 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking another farmer-friendly decision of increasing the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2023-24. This decision is another step towards the commitment of the government to double the income of the farmers, Khattar said in a statement.

An official spokesperson said that the MSP of paddy (common) has been increased from Rs 2,040 per quintal to Rs 2,183 per quintal, while the MSP of A-grade paddy has been increased from Rs 2,060 per quintal to Rs 2,203 per quintal. The MSP of moong dal has been increased from Rs 7,755 per quintal to Rs 8,558 per quintal.

The MSP of Bajra has been increased from Rs 2,350 per quintal to Rs 2,500 per quintal, the MSP of Ragi has been increased from Rs 3,578 per quintal to Rs 3,846 per quintal, MSP of Maize has been increased from Rs 1,962 per quintal to Rs 2,090 per quintal, MSP of Arhar has been increased from Rs 6,600 per quintal to Rs 7000 per quintal. The MSP of Urad has been increased from Rs 6600 per quintal to Rs 6950 per quintal. Similarly, the MSP of groundnut has been increased from Rs 5850 per quintal to Rs 6377 per quintal, the MSP of sunflower has been increased from Rs 6400 per quintal to Rs 6760 per quintal, the MSP of soybean has been increased from Rs 4300 per quintal to Rs 4600 per quintal, MSP of cotton (medium staple) has been increased from Rs.6080 per quintal to Rs.6620 per quintal, MSP of cotton (long staple) has been increased from Rs.6380 per quintal to Rs.7020 per quintal.

The spokesperson said the Central Government declares the Minimum Support Price for both Rabi and Kharif crops before the sowing season starts. With this step of the government, the farmers have the option of sowing the crop which can be more profitable.

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