Chandigarh, Oct 1
In a landmark pro-farmer decision ahead of the festive season, the Modi government has approved a substantial hike in the minimum support price (MSP) for crops for 2026-27.
This historic move, taken during the Union Cabinet meeting, has been widely welcomed by farmers across the nation, said BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal on Wednesday.
Baliawal said that just as the Centre recently reduced GST rates to provide relief to the common people during the festive season, it has now extended significant support to the "annadata" by enhancing the MSP.
He explained that the MSP of wheat has been raised by a record Rs 160 per quintal, from Rs 2,425 in 2025-26 to Rs 2,585, ensuring higher income for farmers and yielding an additional benefit of nearly Rs 4,500 to Rs 5,000 per acre.
He further highlighted that the MSP of barley has been revised from Rs 1,980 to Rs 2,150, gram from Rs 5,650 to Rs 5,875, lentils from Rs 6,700 to Rs 7,000, rapeseed and mustard from Rs 5,950 to Rs 6,200, and safflower from Rs 5,940 to Rs 6,540.
These comprehensive revisions, he said, will not only strengthen farm incomes but also add to the festive joy of the agricultural community.
Emphasising the larger vision of the government, Baliawal said that enhancing farmers' income has always remained the Modi government's top priority, and this decision once again reflects its unwavering commitment to the welfare and prosperity of the farming community.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took two historic decisions on Wednesday on the eve of Dussehra during the auspicious Navratri festival.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Cabinet approved the 'National Pulses Mission' and simultaneously increased the MSP for rabi crops.
Chouhan expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister on behalf of farmers, noting that these decisions will have long-term positive impacts on food and nutritional security, farmers' welfare, and agricultural production.
He said the government has aligned resources and schemes with farmers' interests as its top priority, underlining the Modi government's sensitivity towards farmers.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While the MSP increase is welcome, I hope this actually reaches the small farmers. Often the benefits get concentrated with big landowners. The government should ensure proper implementation at ground level.
Great move! The timing before Dussehra is perfect. This will help farmers celebrate the festival without financial stress. The pulse mission is also much needed for our nutritional security. ðŸ‘
As someone who works with rural communities, I can see how important this is. The Rs 160 increase per quintal for wheat is substantial. Hope this encourages more young people to take up farming.
The comprehensive revision across multiple crops shows thoughtful planning. The mustard and safflower price increases will particularly help farmers in Rajasthan and MP. Good decision!
MSP is good but what about reducing input costs? Fertilizer prices, diesel costs are still high. Government should work on both sides - increasing income and reducing expenses for farmers.
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