Centre ready to talk with agitating farmers: Amit Shah
The Home Minister went on to add, "If farmers' unions want to hold a discussion before December 3, then, I want to assure you all that as soon as you shift your protest to the designated place, our government will hold talks to address your concerns the very next day."
Nov 28, 2020, 23:30 PM IST
Last six years of Narendra Modi government witnessed historic rise in MSP: Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh reiterated that the minimum support price (MSP) and APMC (Agricultural Produce & Livestock Market Committee) will continue and will never be removed at any cost.
Oct 01, 2020, 01:03 AM IST
Announcement on MSP Rabi crops possible, meeting continues
Controversy continues in the country regarding MSP, WATCH video
Sep 21, 2020, 17:20 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi: Farmers are being misled on MSP
Prime Minister Modi once again gave a statement on Farmers Bill and appealed not to believe opposition. PM Modi said that opposition is spreading lies about the bill.
Sep 21, 2020, 16:36 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
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
PM Modi's MSP increase is like band-aid for a haemorrhage: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul accused the Modi government of indulging in "marketing", while stating that Karnataka government had displayed "action".
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
Govt taking measures to control prices of pulses
With pulses still ruling as high as Rs 200 per kg, the government said it is taking several measures to boost domestic output and imports, besides taking action against hoarders to control rates.
Jul 14, 2016, 10:51 AM IST
Commodity prices, construction key for rural economy
While favourable monsoon will be vital for rural recovery, the trend in commodity prices and recovery in construction activities also hold equal importance, domestic rating agency Icra said.
Jul 10, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
Commodity prices, construction key for rural economy: Icra
While favourable monsoon will be vital for rural recovery, the trend in commodity prices and recovery in construction activities also hold equal importance, domestic rating agency Icra said.
Jul 10, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Cabinet brings cheers for Armed forces; salary more than doubled
Bringing cheers for India's armed forces, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday more than doubled their salary by adhering to the recommendations made by the 7th Pay Commission.
Jun 29, 2016, 15:20 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
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
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
States should select districts to take up apiculture: Modi
"Every state can select at least one district to produce honey, which has demand in the world market. Some farmers are earning lakhs of rupees," Modi said after laying stone for Indian Agriculture Research institution (IARI) at Barhi block in Hazaribagh district.
Jun 28, 2015, 20:54 PM IST
FCI to enhance wheat procurement in eastern states
He said FCI has put all efforts to enhance the procurement of wheat and during RMS 2015-16, 21 lakh MT of wheat has been procured till date from 3.70 lakh farmers at MSP.
Jun 16, 2015, 15:46 PM IST
States not in favour of uniform tax on wheat/rice: Food Ministry
"We have discussed the matter with state governments. They have not agreed on uniform taxation. So, it is not possible to implement this recommendation of the panel," a senior Food Ministry official told PTI.
May 31, 2015, 11:38 AM IST
Centre to reimburse 6 states amount of value-cut for wheat
The move is aimed at ensuring that wheat farmers get the full minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 1,450 per quintal.
Apr 29, 2015, 18:09 PM IST
Council meet discusses river interlinking, MSP issues
Interlinking of rivers, procurement of agri-product in MSP are a host of issues discussed at the Northern Zonal Council meeting held here Saturday.
Apr 25, 2015, 22:01 PM IST
