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Agricultural Development Update by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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During the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan presented significant data on agricultural development, highlighting a rise in crop production from 246.42 million tonnes to 353.96 million tonnes over the past decade. He emphasized the government's efforts to increase farmers' income through various measures, including a 12% interest on delayed crop insurance claims, substantial fertilizer subsidies, and the doubling of Minimum Support Prices (MSP). The minister also noted the introduction of schemes to support small landholders and tenant farmers, aiming to ensure fair prices and adequate compensation for losses.

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