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Kangra MLAs Praise Sukhu's Rural-Focused Budget Boosting Farmers & Milk Prices

Congress MLAs from Kangra district have commended Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for a budget that prioritizes the rural economy. Key measures include significant hikes in milk procurement prices and the introduction of a Minimum Support Price for wool and ginger for the first time. The government is also investing in new milk processing plants to boost farmer incomes. The initiatives are seen as historic for directly targeting the welfare of villages, the poor, and the agricultural community.

Key Points: Himachal Budget 2026-27: Rural Economy & MSP Hikes Praised

  • Milk procurement price increased for cows & buffaloes
  • MSP introduced for wool and ginger
  • New milk processing plants planned in Kangra, Nahan & Nalagarh
  • Budget 2026-27 focuses on rural economy & farmer welfare
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Kangra MLAs hails CM Sukhu's initiatives focusing to uplift rural economy in Himachal Budget

Kangra MLAs laud CM Sukhu's budget initiatives raising milk procurement prices, introducing MSP for wool & ginger, and setting up milk plants.

"It was for the first time in the state's history that the government has prioritised its financial resources towards the welfare of villages, the poor and farmers. - Kangra MLAs"

Shimla, March 24

Congress MLAs from Kangra district, led by Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar, on Monday felicitated Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, in recognition of the government's focused efforts to strengthen the rural economy as outlined in the Budget 2026-27, an official statement said.

The MLAs stated that it was for the first time in the state's history that the government has prioritised its financial resources towards the welfare of villages, the poor and farmers. They highlighted several key initiatives, including an increase in the procurement price of cow milk to Rs 61 per litre and buffalo milk to Rs 71 per litre. In addition, financial assistance for transporting milk to collection centres has been enhanced from Rs 3 to Rs 6 per litre.

They further noted that, for the first time, sheep rearers in the state will receive a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 100 per kilogram for wool, a move expected to significantly benefit the community. The MSP for naturally grown wheat and barley has been increased to Rs 80 per kilogram, maize to Rs. 50 per kilogram, and turmeric to Rs 150 per kilogram. Ginger has also been brought under MSP for the first time at Rs 30 per kilogram.

The Chief Minister informed that a milk processing plant is being established at Dhagwar in Kangra district with an investment of Rs 200 crore. Additionally, proposals have been made to set up milk processing plants in Nahan and Nalagarh with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore, aimed at enhancing the income of livestock farmers.

He reiterated that the present state government was committed to the welfare of all sections of society and would continue to take progressive steps in this direction.

Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Vice Chairman of the State Planning Board Bhawani Singh Pathania, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, MLAs Kishori Lal, Ashish Butail, Sanjay Rattan, Malender Rajan, Kamlesh Thakur and Sanjay Awasthi were present on the occasion.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Rs 200 crore for a milk plant in Dhagwar is a massive investment. Hope it creates local jobs and doesn't just benefit big contractors. Implementation is key – previous governments also made big announcements that never reached the ground.
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Aman W
Good steps, but what about infrastructure? Better roads to transport this milk and wool? What about cold storage? MSP is great, but if farmers can't get their produce to market efficiently, the benefit is halved. Hope the next phase addresses this.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in rural development, focusing on sheep rearers and specific crops like turmeric is smart, targeted economics. It builds on local strengths. Hope other hill states take note of this model.
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Kavya N
Budget sounds pro-farrier, which is always welcome. But let's see if the increased MSP actually reaches the small farmer or gets absorbed by middlemen. Transparency in the procurement process is a must. The intention is good, though!
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Vikram M
This is what a government should do – put money where its mouth is. Supporting the rural economy is supporting the backbone of Himachal. The double transport subsidy for milk is a small but significant relief. More power to the farmers! 🚜

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