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The Modi government has delivered a major pre-festival gift to farmers with historic MSP increases for Rabi crops. Wheat now gets Rs 2,585 per quintal while barley reaches Rs 2,150 with significant hikes across all major crops. Alongside the price increases, the cabinet also approved a Pulses Mission to boost domestic production. These measures aim to ensure fair prices for farmers while promoting crop diversification and self-reliance in agriculture.

Key Points: Modi Gifts Farmers Historic Rabi Crop MSP Hike Before Festivals

  • Wheat MSP increased to Rs 2,585 per quintal with Rs 160 hike
  • Barley gets Rs 170 increase to Rs 2,150 per quintal
  • Lentils see Rs 300 jump to Rs 7,000 per quintal
  • Safflower records highest MSP hike of Rs 600 per quintal
  • Pulses Mission approved to boost domestic production
  • Government aims for self-reliance in pulse cultivation
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This is a historic increase: Shivraj Singh Chouhan after Cabinet approves MSP for Rabi crops

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces historic MSP increase for wheat, barley, lentils and other Rabi crops approved by Modi cabinet before Dussehra and Diwali

"This is a historic increase. Wheat will now be purchased at Rs 2,585 per quintal, up from Rs 2,425 previously. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Bhopal, October 2

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given "two major gifts" to the farmers of the country before Dussehra and Diwali, as the Cabinet on Wednesday approved MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27

"...Before Dussehra and Diwali, the Prime Minister has given two major gifts to the country's farmers. Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy, and farmers are its soul. To increase the income of these farmers, the Modi government has decided to increase production, reduce costs, and provide fair prices for their produce," Chouhan told reporters

To ensure fair prices, procurement at MSP has been ensured. MSP has been announced today for six Rabi crops, he said.

"This is a historic increase. Wheat will now be purchased at Rs 2,585 per quintal, up from Rs 2,425 previously. Barley will now be purchased at Rs 2,150 per quintal, up from Rs 1,980 previously...The MSP on lentils has been increased from Rs 6,700 to Rs 7,000 per quintal," he said.

He also underlined the importance of "self-reliance" in the pulse production.

"Food grain production has increased by approximately 44% in the last 11 years. However, we are not yet self-sufficient in pulse production. Self-reliance is essential. Therefore, the Pulses Mission was also approved today. Under this, a campaign will be launched to increase the area of pulses... In fact, along with increasing the area, we will also work to increase the productivity of pulses..."

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi Crops for the Marketing Season 2026-27.

The government has increased the MSP of Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2026-27, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce. The absolute highest increase in MSP has been announced for Safflower at Rs 600 per quintal, followed by Lentil (Masur) at Rs 300 per quintal.

For rapeseed and mustard, gram, barley, and wheat, there is an increase of Rs 250 per quintal, Rs 225 per quintal, Rs 170 per quintal, and Rs 160 per quintal, respectively.

Minimum Support Prices for all Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2026-27.

Refers to cost which includes all paid out costs such as those incurred on account of hired human labour, bullock labour/machine labour, rent paid for leased in land, expenses incurred on use of material inputs like seeds, fertilizers, manures, irrigation charges, depreciation on implements and farm buildings, interest on working capital, diesel/electricity for operation of pump sets etc., miscellaneous expenses and imputed value of family labour.

The increase in MSP for mandated Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2026-27 is in line with the Union Budget 2018-19 announcement of fixing the MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times of the All-India weighted average Cost of Production.

The expected margin over All-India weighted average cost of production is 109 per cent for wheat, followed by 93 per cent for rapeseed & mustard; 89 per cent for lentil; 59 per cent for gram; 58 per cent for barley; and 50 per cent for safflower. This increased MSP of rabi crops will ensure remunerative prices to the farmers and incentivise crop diversification

- ANI

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Priya S
Good step but implementation is key. Many farmers in my village still struggle to get MSP for their crops. The government needs to ensure proper procurement mechanisms at ground level.
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Arjun K
The focus on pulses self-reliance through Pulses Mission is excellent! We import too many pulses. This will help reduce dependency and boost domestic production. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
While the MSP increase is welcome, I'm concerned about the rising input costs. Fertilizer prices have doubled in recent years. The MSP should reflect the actual cost increases farmers face.
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Vikram M
🫛 Great move before the festival season! The lentil MSP increase to Rs 7,000 per quintal will definitely encourage more farmers to grow pulses. This is what we call real "annadaata" support! 🎯
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Michael C
The 109% margin over cost of production for wheat is impressive. This should help reduce farmer distress loans and improve rural economy. Hope similar support continues for other crops too.

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