Centre approves MSP on 14 Kharif crops, farmers to get Rs 35,000 crore more over last season

The Union Cabinet today (June 19) announced the minimum support price (MSP) for 14 Kharif season crops including- paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize and cotton which will have a financial implication of Rs two lakh crore for the government and entail gain of Rs 35,000 crore to farmers over the previous year. Addressing the media after a meeting of the union cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister



Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the third term of PM Modi is very important as it focuses on continuity with change through many decisions for farmers's welfare."

On Union Cabinet decisions, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "The Cabinet has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 14 Kharif season crops including Paddy, Ragi, Bajra, Jowar, Maize and Cotton."