Current Affairs - Agriculture - Discussion

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025–26 marketing season. This policy decision aims to ensure fair and remunerative prices for farmers and is part of the broader strategy to double farmers’ income. The MSP revision includes significant increases for crops like nigerseed, ragi, cotton, and sesamum. This comprehensive coverage of 14 crops reflects the government’s continued commitment to agricultural sustainability, profitability, and nutrition security, particularly through support for climate-resilient and nutri-cereal varieties.