Government to Establish Minimum Support Prices for Key Crops Within 30 Days
Summary
The government will set minimum support prices for key crops within 30 days and implement measures to ensure fair payments, market access, and land management reforms.
Key Points
- The government will set minimum support prices for major food crops within 30 days to protect farmers from market fluctuations.
- Payments for agricultural produce must be made within 25 days, with interest penalties for delays.
- A National Agricultural Market Information System will provide daily price updates to farmers via SMS and digital channels.
- Landless squatters will be identified and provided land through a transparent process, with resettlement planned for urban areas.
