New Delhi, July 4Â : Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of paddy to Rs 1750 per quintal from Rs 1550 per quintal.
Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, “The Cabinet has also decided to increase MSP on other kharif crops by nearly 50 percent over input cost.”
Mr Singh said, the increase will cost the state exchequer Rs 15,000-crore.
Replying to a question Mr Singh said, the increase in MSPs will not have any impact on price rise.
UNI.
Govt raises MSP on paddy to Rs 1750 per quintal
Kashmir Age
We are a team of journalists, editors, and contributors committed to bringing authentic stories and reliable news from every corner of Jammu and Kashmir with integrity...
We are a team of journalists, editors, and contributors committed to bringing authentic stories and reliable news from every corner of Jammu and Kashmir with integrity and professionalism.
