Punjab Farmers Received Rs 8,180 Cr MSP Payment Directly in Bank Accounts This Year: Govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Punjab Farmers Received Rs 8,180 Cr MSP Payment Directly in Bank Accounts This Year: Govt

News 18  

Farmers in Punjab, for the first time, have started receiving wheat MSP payment directly in their bank accounts and about Rs 8,180 crore has been transferred this year so far, the Union Food Ministry said on Monday. This year, a new chapter has been added in the history of public procurement as Punjab and Haryana have also switched from indirect payment of minimum support price to direct bank transfer of the payment to farmers, it said. “About Rs 8,180 crore has already been transferred directly into Punjab farmers’ account,” the ministry said in a statement. “About 21.17 lakh wheat farmers have already benefited from the ongoing procurement operations with MSP value of about Rs 43,912 crore,” the ministry said.

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Haryana govt to purchase all crops on MSP: CM Saini
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana govt to purchase all crops on MSP: CM Saini

Hindustan Times  

In a major pre-poll announcement for farmers, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini said that his government will purchase all crops on Minimum Support Price and will waive pending abian tax dues of ₹133.55 crore. Union ministers Dharemendra Pradhan, Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and other senior party leaders during a rally in Kurukshetra on Sunday. This was …

Will Modi govt bring law to give legal guarantee of MSP? Agri minister keeps everyone guessing – Firstpost
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Will Modi govt bring law to give legal guarantee of MSP? Agri minister keeps everyone guessing – Firstpost

Firstpost  

On Friday, the Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the BJP-led NDA government is constantly increasing MSP on food grains in view of farmers’ welfare The question of whether the government will work up a law to provide a legal guarantee of minimum support price on agricultural produce has once again come up in the …

Can't bring MSP in hurry; farmers should come forward for talks with govt: Agriculture minister
10 months, 1 week ago

Can't bring MSP in hurry; farmers should come forward for talks with govt: Agriculture minister

New Indian Express  

During the course of the discussion with protesting farmers, the minister said farmers were requested to either be part of the Sanjay Aggarwal-chaired committee that is already looking at strengthening the MSP system, or be part of a new committee. Stating that the Centre is open for dialogue anytime to resolve the concerns of farmers, Munda said, "they will give …

MSPs, dearness allowance raised ahead of elections
1 year, 2 months ago

MSPs, dearness allowance raised ahead of elections

Live Mint  

The Union cabinet approved a 2-7% increase in the minimum support price of six rabi crops and raised inflation-linked pay for central employees and pensioners ahead of key assembly and general elections, where farmers and government employees are influential voting blocs. The MSP increase for the 2024-25 rabi marketing season is in line with the government’s goal of doubling farmer …

Govt hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt hikes wheat MSP by ₹150 per quintal to ₹2,275/quintal for 2024-25: I&B minister

The Hindu  

October 18, 2023 05:03 pm | Updated 05:39 pm IST - New Delhi Ahead of assembly polls in key wheat growing states, the government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price of wheat by ₹150 to ₹2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season. Currently, the MSP on wheat stands at ₹2,125 per quintal for the 2023-24 …

Wheat MSP increased by ₹150; highest hike since Narendra Modi became PM
1 year, 2 months ago

Wheat MSP increased by ₹150; highest hike since Narendra Modi became PM

Hindustan Times  

The Central government on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum support price of wheat by ₹150. This is the highest hike in MSP prices since Narendra Modi became the prime minister of the country in 2014, PTI reported. Information and Broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said the panel has approved hikes in the MSP of all mandated rabi crops for …

OpIndia Exclusive: RTI reveals Punjab biggest beneficiary in central govt’s procurement of wheat and paddy, MSP increased every year since 2014
1 year, 9 months ago

OpIndia Exclusive: RTI reveals Punjab biggest beneficiary in central govt’s procurement of wheat and paddy, MSP increased every year since 2014

Op India  

In reply to OpIndia’s RTI, it has been revealed that since the 2013-14 financial year, Punjab has been the biggest beneficiary in the central government’s procurement of wheat and paddy. Top beneficiaries of wheat procurement As per the data provided by the procurement department of FCI, Since FY 2013-14 till date, Punjab has remained the top beneficiary except for FY …

Wheat procurement down 32% till Apr 17; private firms buying more grains for exports
2 years, 8 months ago

Wheat procurement down 32% till Apr 17; private firms buying more grains for exports

The Hindu  

The Centre's wheat procurement declined 32% to 69.24 lakh tonnes till April 17 of the current rabi marketing year as private companies are buying grains aggressively for exports, according to official sources. As per the official data, about 69.24 lakh tonnes of wheat has been purchased by the government agencies till April 17 of the ongoing 2022-23 rabi marketing season …

What is Minimum Support Price, or MSP?
3 years ago

What is Minimum Support Price, or MSP?

Business Standard  

MSPs are the prices at which the government procures certain crops from farmers to insure them against any sharp fall in prices. Based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, the government declares MSP after considering the views of state governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned for agricultural crops such as cereal, pulses, oilseeds and commercial crops …

MSP is no silver bullet to boost farmers' income
3 years ago

MSP is no silver bullet to boost farmers' income

Live Mint  

Even as the central government has announced its withdrawal of the three farm laws, farmer unions have persisted in their demand to make the minimum support price a legal entitlement. The National Commission on Farmers, headed by eminent agricultural scientist Dr MS Swaminathan, had in 2006 recommended the MSP should be at least 50% more than the weighted average cost …

Explained | What will a legal guarantee of MSP involve?
3 years ago

Explained | What will a legal guarantee of MSP involve?

The Hindu  

The story so far: After a year-long agitation on the borders of Delhi, protesting farm unions under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha have achieved their headline demand, namely the repeal of three contentious laws seeking to reform the storage and marketing of agricultural produce. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the SKM said MSP based on …

Govt Hikes Wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 Per Quintal for 2021-22 Crop Year
3 years, 3 months ago

Govt Hikes Wheat MSP by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 Per Quintal for 2021-22 Crop Year

News 18  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price for wheat by Rs 40 to Rs 2,015 per quintal and for mustard seed by Rs 400 to Rs 5,050 per quintal for the current crop year. According to an official release, the CCEA has approved increase in the MSP for six rabi crops for the 2021-22 crop year …

Deadlock on farm laws continues but production and procurement go up
3 years, 5 months ago

Deadlock on farm laws continues but production and procurement go up

India Today  

With Parliament in session, the Farmers' union has started their own parallel parliament at Jantar-Mantar under strict protocol provided to them by Delhi Police. As per agriculture ministry data, normally Rabi sowing starts from the month of October and the total area sown in Rabi season by the end of the January 21 was 684.59 lakh hectares as compared to …

Amid Months-long Farmers Stir, Govt Buys Record 418.47 Lakh Tonnes of Wheat at MSP for Rs 82,648 Cr
3 years, 6 months ago

Amid Months-long Farmers Stir, Govt Buys Record 418.47 Lakh Tonnes of Wheat at MSP for Rs 82,648 Cr

News 18  

The Centre on Wednesday said it has procured a record 418.47 lakh tonnes of wheat so far in the current marketing year that started in April, costing exchequer Rs 82,648 crore. Till June 8, the government has purchased 418.47 lakh tonnes of wheat as against 373.22 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous year. "About 46 lakh farmers …

Punjab Wheat Procurement Sets a New Record with Smooth DBT Switchover
3 years, 7 months ago

Punjab Wheat Procurement Sets a New Record with Smooth DBT Switchover

News 18  

With a smooth switchover to direct benefit transfer of the MSP, Punjab has recorded its highest ever wheat procurement during this year’s rabi season despite the ongoing farmers stir against the Centre’s new farm laws. The Union agriculture ministry has attributed an ‘almost flawless’ transition to farmer’s acceptance of the new mechanism and crediting the smooth change to central and …

Congress forgets centre's contributions in wheat procurement in Punjab
3 years, 8 months ago

Congress forgets centre's contributions in wheat procurement in Punjab

Op India  

The wheat procurement in Punjab though delayed due to the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, is set to take place till May 30. पंजाब कांग्रेस सरकार ने किसानों की खुशहाली के लिए कदम उठाये हैं। MSP पर खरीद कर सुनिश्चित, किसानों के चेहरों पर मुस्कान लौटाई है। पंजाब बदल रहा है, पंजाब आगे बढ़ रहा है। pic.twitter.com/u4JjVjOeJe — Congress April …

In a First, Lakhs of Farmers in Punjab Receive Direct Payment for Their Wheat Produce
3 years, 8 months ago

In a First, Lakhs of Farmers in Punjab Receive Direct Payment for Their Wheat Produce

News 18  

Despite initial reluctance of the Punjab government to accept Direct Benefit Transfer mode for payment of the Minimum Support Price, the process seems to be yielding rich dividends for lakhs of farmers in the State. In the first few days of online transfer of the MSP for the wheat procured by the Food Corporation of India, the Centre has been …

Food Minister Piyush Goyal Announces Direct Bank Transfer of MSP for Punjab Farmers
3 years, 8 months ago

Food Minister Piyush Goyal Announces Direct Bank Transfer of MSP for Punjab Farmers

News 18  

Union Food Minister, Piyush Goyal announced on Twitter that farmers in Punjab will now become beneficiaries of the DBT scheme where they will be able to sell their produce at MSP and will have the money wired directly into their bank accounts. Meanwhile, Punjab finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal last week said the state government will implement the Centre’s mandated …

UP govt to purchase wheat directly from farmers under MSP
3 years, 9 months ago

UP govt to purchase wheat directly from farmers under MSP

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh government will purchase wheat directly from farmers from April 1 to June 15 under the Minimum Support Price Scheme. The wheat purchase will start from April 1 on the fixed minimum support price of Rs 1,975 per quintal this year, Uttar Pradesh Food Commissioner Manish Chauhan said in an official statement. He said a total of 6,000 purchasing …

Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 92,121 Crore So Far at MSP; Purchase in Volume Terms Up 25%
3 years, 11 months ago

Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 92,121 Crore So Far at MSP; Purchase in Volume Terms Up 25%

News 18  

New Delhi: Paddy procurement has increased 25 per cent so far in the ongoing kharif marketing season to 487.92 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 92,121 crore, an official statement said. The Food Corporation of India and state agencies have purchased 487.92 lakh tonnes of paddy till December 31 as against 390.56 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous …

Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 86,243 Crore at MSP So Far This Kharif Season
3 years, 11 months ago

Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 86,243 Crore at MSP So Far This Kharif Season

News 18  

The government's paddy procurement has increased 25 per cent so far in the ongoing kharif marketing season to 456.79 lakh tonnes, valuing Rs 86,242.83 crore. Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. …

Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 79,675 Crore at MSP So Far; Purchase in Volume Terms Up 22%
4 years ago

Govt Procures Paddy Worth Rs 79,675 Crore at MSP So Far; Purchase in Volume Terms Up 22%

News 18  

Paddy procurement has increased 22 per cent so far in the ongoing kharif marketing season to 422.01 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 79,675 crore. Paddy procurement for kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar, an official statement said. The …

Paddy Procurement Up 21% at 375.72 Lakh Tonnes So Far; Valued at Nearly Rs 71,000 Crore
4 years ago

Paddy Procurement Up 21% at 375.72 Lakh Tonnes So Far; Valued at Nearly Rs 71,000 Crore

News 18  

Paddy procurement in the ongoing kharif marketing season has so far increased by 21 per cent to 375.72 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 70,937.38 crore. Paddy procurement for kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar. The Food Corporation of …

Govt Buys 368.7 Lakh Ton Kharif Paddy So Far at MSP for Rs 69,612 Crore
4 years ago

Govt Buys 368.7 Lakh Ton Kharif Paddy So Far at MSP for Rs 69,612 Crore

News 18  

Paddy procurement in the ongoing kharif marketing season at MSP has so far increased by 22.5 per cent to 368.7 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 69,612 crore. In the ongoing kharif marketing season 2020-21, the government continues to procure kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers, an official statement said on Friday. The Food Corporation of India and state …

Govt Procures 330 Lakh Tonnes of Kharif Paddy So Far at MSP for Over Rs 62,278 Crore
4 years ago

Govt Procures 330 Lakh Tonnes of Kharif Paddy So Far at MSP for Over Rs 62,278 Crore

News 18  

Paddy procurement in the ongoing kharif marketing season at MSP has so far increased by 20 per cent to nearly 330 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 62,278.61 crore. In the ongoing kharif marketing season 2020-21, the government continues to procure kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers, an official statement said on Friday. The Food Corporation of India and …

In farmers’ protests, the core is procurement
4 years ago

In farmers’ protests, the core is procurement

The Hindu  

Farmers’ protests have erupted once again in north India. Nearly 88% of the paddy production and 70% of the wheat production in Punjab and Haryana has been absorbed through public procurement, Food Grains Bulletin and Agricultural Statistics at a Glance, Government of India. What is missed in this scenario is that if farmers of Punjab and Haryana need the procurement …

Rajasthan Farm Reforms Silent on Enforcing MSP Except in Contract Farming, Unlike Punjab
4 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan Farm Reforms Silent on Enforcing MSP Except in Contract Farming, Unlike Punjab

News 18  

The agriculture reforms brought by the Congress government in Rajasthan to counter the Centre’s new farm laws are silent about enforcing the minimum support price in crop sales which take place inside and outside the Agricultural Produce Market Committee mandis. “No sale or purchase of wheat or paddy shall be valid unless the price paid for such agricultural produce is …

Govt Buys 116.66 Lakh Tons of Paddy at MSP in Less Than a Month, Highest Purchase from Punjab
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Buys 116.66 Lakh Tons of Paddy at MSP in Less Than a Month, Highest Purchase from Punjab

News 18  

The government’s paddy procurement at the minimum support price has risen 28.55 per cent to 116.66 lakh tonne in less than a month compared with the year-ago same period, with maximum grain been purchased from Punjab alone, according to the Union food ministry. Till October 21, about 116.66 lakh tonne of paddy was procured, up 28.55 per cent from 90.76 …

Govt Buys 55.61 Lakh Tonnes Kharif Paddy at MSP in Last 18 Days
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Buys 55.61 Lakh Tonnes Kharif Paddy at MSP in Last 18 Days

News 18  

New Delhi: The Centre on Sunday said about 55.61 lakh tonnes of kharif paddy worth Rs 10,500 crore has been purchased at minimum support price from 4.80 lakh farmers in the last 18 days. Till October 13, about 55.61 lakh tonnes of paddy was procured at MSP value of Rs 10,500.72 crore, it said. Till October 10, about 669.74 tonnes …

FCI, State Procurement Agencies Purchase 48.53 Lakh Tonne of Paddy So Far
4 years, 2 months ago

FCI, State Procurement Agencies Purchase 48.53 Lakh Tonne of Paddy So Far

News 18  

Food Corporation of India and state procurement agencies have purchased 48.53 lakh tonnes of paddy till Monday at the minimum support price for over Rs 9,000 crore, the government said on Tuesday. “Food Corporation of India along with other govt agencies has, up to October 12, procured over 48.53 LMT paddy with a total MSP value of Rs 9,164.30 crore …

Govt Bought Nearly 43 Lakh Tonne Kharif Paddy at MSP in Last 16 Days: Food Ministry
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Bought Nearly 43 Lakh Tonne Kharif Paddy at MSP in Last 16 Days: Food Ministry

News 18  

About 43 lakh tonne of kharif paddy worth Rs 8,033 crore was purchased at the minimum support price from 3.57 lakh farmers in the last 16 days, the food ministry said on Monday. "Paddy procurement in the 2020-21 kharif marketing season is going on smoothly in the procuring states with purchase of about 42.55 lakh tonne of paddy up to …

An MSP guarantee won’t solve the problems of Indian farmers
4 years, 2 months ago

An MSP guarantee won’t solve the problems of Indian farmers

Live Mint  

Farmer agitations against the three farm bills passed by Parliament continue in different parts of the country. But a related concern, at least among farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, is also the fear that the new law will reduce the scope of minimum support price -led operations. With the withdrawal of subsidies on diesel and complex fertilisers, MSP …

Govt to Shell Out Rs 1.40 Lakh Crore for Procuring Paddy at MSP in Kharif Season
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt to Shell Out Rs 1.40 Lakh Crore for Procuring Paddy at MSP in Kharif Season

News 18  

New Delhi: Amid farmers' protests against new laws, the Centre on Wednesday asserted that buying of kharif crops at Minimum Support Price is continuing and that Rs 1.40 lakh crore will be spend for procuring 738 lakh tonnes of paddy at MSP from more than 156 lakh farmers. "FCI and state agencies are all set to procure a record quantity …

Govt Procures Over 11 Lakh Tonnes Paddy at MSP Worth Rs 2,100 Cr in Last 10 Days
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Procures Over 11 Lakh Tonnes Paddy at MSP Worth Rs 2,100 Cr in Last 10 Days

News 18  

The Centre on Tuesday said over 11 lakh tonnes of kharif paddy has been procured at minimum support price from farmers for a total of Rs 2,103.46 crore in the last 10 days. "As on October 5, cumulative procurement of paddy in the 2020-21 kharif marketing season has already crossed 11.14 lakh tonnes," the Union Food Ministry said in a …

Govt Buys Over 1 Lakh Tonnes of Kharif Paddy at MSP from Punjab, Haryana in 5 Days
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Buys Over 1 Lakh Tonnes of Kharif Paddy at MSP from Punjab, Haryana in 5 Days

News 18  

The Centre on Thursday said it has procured 1,04,417 tonnes of paddy worth Rs 197 crore in the past five days at minimum support price from Punjab and Haryana. In a statement, the Union Agriculture Ministry said about 91,005 tonnes of paddy from Punjab and 13,412 tonnes from Haryana has been procured at MSP of Rs 1,888 per quintal in …

Govt Buys 44,809 Tonne Kharif Paddy at MSP from Punjab, Haryana in 3 Days
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt Buys 44,809 Tonne Kharif Paddy at MSP from Punjab, Haryana in 3 Days

News 18  

The Centre on Wednesday said it has procured about 44,809 tonnes of paddy worth Rs 84.60 crore in the past three days, at the minimum support price from Punjab and Haryana. About 41,303 tonnes and 3,506 tonnes of paddy from Punjab and Haryana, respectively, have been procured at the MSP rate of Rs 1,888 per quintal in the past three …

MSP Procurement of Kharif Paddy Begins Immediately in Punjab and Haryana, Says Centre
4 years, 2 months ago

MSP Procurement of Kharif Paddy Begins Immediately in Punjab and Haryana, Says Centre

News 18  

The Centre on Saturday announced commencement of paddy procurement at the minimum support price with immediate effect in Punjab and Haryana in the wake of early arrival of the kharif crop in these two states. Otherwise, paddy procurement for the 2020-21 kharif marketing season is scheduled to begin from October 1 in all the key growing states, it said. “However, …

MSP an administrative decision of govt, will continue: Union Agriculture Minister
4 years, 3 months ago

MSP an administrative decision of govt, will continue: Union Agriculture Minister

India TV News  

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said that people who ruled for 50 years are asking why we didn't make a provision for MSP in the farm bills. Agriculture Minister's statement has come at a time when farmers are concerned about the MSP after the newly passed farm bills, fearing whether it will affect the Minimum Support Price …

Govt. announces 2.6% hike for wheat MSP amid farmers’ protests
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt. announces 2.6% hike for wheat MSP amid farmers’ protests

The Hindu  

In the earliest announcement of minimum support prices in at least a decade, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told the Lok Sabha that the Cabinet has approved MSP hikes for six crops, including a 2.6% increase in the rate for wheat. However, this year’s MSP announcement comes just a day after Parliament cleared two controversial Bills, which will facilitate contract …

'MSP an Issue, Had Raised it with Govt': RSS Farmers' Wing Refrain from Mega Stir But They Too Are Upset
4 years, 3 months ago

'MSP an Issue, Had Raised it with Govt': RSS Farmers' Wing Refrain from Mega Stir But They Too Are Upset

News 18  

A day after BJP managed to push two contentious farm bills through the Parliament, which the Prime Minister described as a ‘landmark’ event in the country’s history, the farmers’ wing of the RSS, the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh expressed unhappiness with the bills in a conversation with News18. Though, Mishra says that the concerns over MSP expressed by many farmers, union …

Govt hikes MSP for Rabi crops like wheat and gram
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for Rabi crops like wheat and gram

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet has approved hike in Minimum Support Price for Rabi crops such as Wheat and Gram. The new farm bills will help farmers widen the range and market area to sell their produce and also negotiate for a better price. The government proposed three new farm bills, out of which two have already been passed in both the …

Govt Announces MSP Hike of Rs 50-300 Per Quintal for Rabi Crops to Placate Angry Farmers
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt Announces MSP Hike of Rs 50-300 Per Quintal for Rabi Crops to Placate Angry Farmers

News 18  

The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in minimum support price for Rabi crops for the 2021-22 season, agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced in the Lok Sabha on Monday, in a move aimed at placating angry farmers who fear the recently passed farm bills will end the MSP support. The MSP hike ranges from Rs 50 to Rs 300, …

Govt hikes MSP for rabi crops as farm bills row rages on
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt hikes MSP for rabi crops as farm bills row rages on

India Today  

The government on Monday hiked the minimum price for buying six rabi crops, including wheat, by up to six per cent, as it sought to send a strong message to farmers on continuation of Minimum Support Price -based procurement system. The MSP of wheat, the biggest crop of rabi season, has been hiked by Rs 50 to Rs 1,975 per …

Govt tables farms bills in Rajya Sabha, Narendra Singh Tomar says MSP will continue
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt tables farms bills in Rajya Sabha, Narendra Singh Tomar says MSP will continue

India Today  

As the controversial farm bills were introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Sunday, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar assured that minimum price or MSP-based procurement of agriculture crops from farmers will continue. It is not related to the farm bills that seek to give cultivators freedom to market their produce, Narendra Singh Tomar further said. Days after their passage …

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