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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for copra for the 2026 season. The MSP for milling copra is set at Rs.12,027 per quintal, while the ball copra is priced at Rs.12,500 per quintal.
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The Government of India has announced the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27. The crops include Wheat, Barley, Gram, Masur (Lentil), Rapeseed/Mustard, and Safflower, each with varying percent returns over their production costs. The highest return is observed in Wheat at
Minimum Support Price
The Indian government has approved the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026-27, with an estimated procurement of 297 Lakh MT and a payout of approximately ₹84,263 crore to farmers. The MSP for wheat is set at ₹2,585 per quintal, ensuring a margin of
Kharif Cotton Season
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, conducted a review of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for the upcoming Kharif Cotton Season 2025-26. The Ministry has operationalized a record 550 cotton procurement centres across 11 states to ensure efficient and transparent procurement processes. The 'Kapas-Kisaan&
National Pulses Mission
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'National Pulses Mission' aimed at increasing pulses production from 24.2 million tonnes to 35 million tonnes by 2030-31. Additionally, the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for rabi crops have been significantly increased, ensuring farmers receive up
Kapas Kisan app
Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, launched the Kapas Kisan app, developed by the Cotton Corporation of India, to streamline cotton procurement under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. The app allows farmers to self-register, book slots, and track payments, enhancing transparency and efficiency in the procurement process. This
Agriculture
The Government of India has launched the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform to support farmers by facilitating fair pricing and reducing middlemen interference. As of June 2025, 1,522 mandis across 23 states and 4 Union Territories are integrated with e-NAM, showing significant increases in trade volume and value. The
Cotton Imports
The Ministry of Textiles has released data on cotton imports over the past decade, detailing year-wise and country-wise statistics. During the 2024-25 cotton season, the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) procured 100.16 lakh bales under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations, with 71.54 lakh bales sold through e-auction.
Minimum Support Price
The Government of India has fixed Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 agricultural crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, ensuring prices are at least 1.5 times the cost of production. The budget for the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has increased significantly, supporting various initiatives aimed at enhancing
Farmer Welfare
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare highlights the positive effects of various welfare schemes on farmers' financial stability. Key initiatives include the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 crops, the PM-KISAN scheme providing Rs 6,000 annually to land-holding farmers, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) offering
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has outlined provisions under the National Policy for Agriculture Marketing (NPFAM) to support farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. The government fixes the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 agricultural crops annually, ensuring a minimum return of 50% over the average cost of
Agriculture
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'