Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment Achieves Progress in Setting Minimum Support Prices for Major Food Grains
Summary
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment has made significant progress in setting minimum support prices for major food grains, aiding farmers in crop selection and income stability.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment has advanced in setting minimum support prices (MSP) for major food grains.
- Minister Gita Chaudhary issued the directive on MSP and minimum purchase prices, facilitating farmers' crop decisions.
- The MSP for wheat and Chaithe rice for 2082/83 and paddy for 2083/84 have been approved by the Council of Ministers.
- The ministry is preparing proposals for future MSPs for paddy and sugarcane to be submitted to the Council of Ministers.
