DNA Exclusive: PM Narendra Modi extends olive branch to agitating farmers, clears their doubts on new farm laws
The Prime Minister asserted that the farm laws were not brought overnight and even opposition parties advocated the need for such laws, but now criticising these reforms as they are upset because Modi has done it.
Dec 19, 2020, 02:03 AM IST
MSP system will continue, these policies were not anti-Mandis: PM Narendra Modi assures farmers
The Prime Minister termed the bills as "historic" and said that they would usher in much-needed reforms in India's agricultural sector, while flaying the Opposition that some people were worried that control would slip out of their hands and trying to mislead the farmers on the issue of Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Sep 21, 2020, 15:48 PM IST
MSP for paddy increased 2.4 times, wheat 1.7 times, pulses 75 times in 5 years
MSP payment to the farmers for pulses has seen the most substantial hike.
Sep 18, 2020, 13:13 PM IST
Govt introduces MSP for 17 new items of minor forest produce; revises MSP for 23 items
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in a notification issued on Wednesday, asked all the state governments to bring these changes to the notice of state nodal agencies and the state implementing agencies.
Dec 28, 2018, 11:02 AM IST
Cabinet hikes wheat MSP by Rs 105 per quintal for 2018-19
The Cabinet has approved a Rs 105 per quintal hike in the minimum support price of wheat to Rs 1,840 per quintal for 2018-19 season, sources said.
Oct 03, 2018, 18:39 PM IST
Cabinet hikes minimum support price of wheat by Rs 105 per quintal
The MSP of wheat was Rs 1,735 per quintal in the 2017-18 crop year.
Oct 03, 2018, 17:55 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: MSP hike raises hope of govt employees for higher pay scale, fitment factor
With the Lok Sabha elections due next year, it is unlikely that the Centre will ignore the demands of the government employees.
Jul 15, 2018, 13:40 PM IST
MSP for all kharif crops of 2018-19 season increased: Here is the complete list
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs at its meeting approved the MSP of 14 Kharif (summer-sown) crops.
Jul 04, 2018, 15:46 PM IST
Government hikes paddy MSP by Rs 200 per quintal
To woo distressed farmers ahead of 2019 general polls, the government has also accepted the MSP of the other 13 kharif crops, sources said.
Jul 04, 2018, 12:59 PM IST
Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute for 2018-19, restructured National Bamboo Mission
The Jute Corporation of India would continue to act as Central Nodal Agency to undertake price support operations at the Minimum Support Prices in the Jute growing states.
Apr 25, 2018, 14:38 PM IST
Failure to provide MSP responsible for farmers'' protest: Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday blamed the Narendra Modi-led central government`s failure to fulfil promise on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the ongoing farmers` protests in the country.
Jun 12, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Private traders import 44 lakh tonnes wheat in Apr-Feb FY17
Private traders imported 44.10 lakh tonnes of wheat during the first eleven months of the last fiscal, the government said today.
Apr 07, 2017, 17:51 PM IST
Announce higher MSP for pulses, speed up procurement: CEA panel
In sweeping reforms aimed at boosting pulse production and checking prices, a CEA-led panel today called for raising the support price by up to Rs 1,000 per quintal and lifting of export ban and stock limit, besides promoting GM crops.
Sep 16, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
Good news for farmers! Govt hikes pulses MSP by Rs 425 per quintal to boost domestic production
The government on Wednesday hiked the minimum support price (MSP) of pulses by Rs 425 to Rs 5,000-5,225 per quintal for the 2016-17 kharif season.
Jun 01, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Govt bullish on farm sector growth on hopes of good monsoon
India will "definitely" see higher foodgrain output and overall growth in the agriculture sector in case the IMD prediction of a good monsoon "comes true", Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said Tuesday.
May 31, 2016, 18:49 PM IST
CACP suggests hike in paddy MSP by Rs 60/quintal, pulses by Rs 200
CACP has proposed an increase in the paddy MSP by Rs 60 per quintal to Rs 1,470 for common variety and to Rs 1,510 per quintal for grade A variety for 2016-17.
Apr 20, 2016, 17:58 PM IST
Special cell for forests, environment of Northeast states: Prakash Javadekar
Union Minister of State Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said a "special cell" would soon be set up to ensure forest and environment are protected while sustainable development also takes place in eight north-eastern states.
Nov 17, 2015, 19:04 PM IST
Govt hikes rabi pulses MSP by Rs 325/quintal; wheat by Rs 75/quintal
The MSP of wheat, the main rabi crop, has been increased by Rs 75 to Rs 1,525 a quintal for the 2015-16 rabi season, while that of oilseeds has been increased by Rs 250 a quintal.
Nov 05, 2015, 20:30 PM IST
CPI inflation to average 5.0-5.5% in FY16: Nomura
Monsoon has faltered after a promising start but inflation risks remain low and the CPI inflation is likely to average around 5.0-5.5 percent in the current financial year, says a Nomura report.
Jul 29, 2015, 18:12 PM IST
Pulses sowing up by 80%; paddy sowing down
Sowing area of pulses has increased by 80 percent to 11.04 lakh hectares during this kharif season so far on better rains and higher support price announced by the government, but area under paddy lags behind.
Jun 26, 2015, 20:58 PM IST
