TNPSC Thervupettagam

Minimum Support Price for Rabi 2024/25

October 23 , 2023 272 days 413 0
  • The union government announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat by 150 to 2,275 per quintal for the 2024-25 marketing season.
  • This is the highest increase since 2014.
  • Currently, the MSP on wheat stands at 2,125 per quintal for the 2023-24 marketing season (April-March).
  • A decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
  • Wheat is the main rabi (winter) crop, sowing of which begins in October, while harvesting in April.
  • MSP is the minimum rate ensured to protect the interest of farmers.
  • And below this rate the grain is not purchased by the government procurement agencies.

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