Farmer welfare is the goal of the Modi government: 2027-28
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Rabi crops support price (MSP) hike is historic - TBJP Kisan Morcha.
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Telangana BJP Kishan Morcha President Baswapuram Lakshminarasayya
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP Kishan Morcha welcomed the Centre's decision to increase the Rabi crops Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Addressing the media on Thursday, Telangana BJP Kishan Morcha President Baswapuram Lakshminarasayya said the Union Cabinet, under PM Narendra Modi, took this historic decision by giving top priority to farmers' welfare and financial well-being.
Welcoming and calling the drastic increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the 2027-28 Rabi Marketing Season, he said the Modi government is working with the firm belief that farmers are the backbone of the country's progress.
For every Rs. 100 invested by the food grains farmers, Rs. The Union Cabinet has taken this decision to ensure a return of Rs 150, i.e. at least 1.5 times (50% net profit) on the cost of production. In addition, pulse and oilseed cultivation is receiving a big boost. The Central Government has given special priority to oilseeds and pulses to encourage crop diversification. Further, the government has finalised the best prices to protect farmers from losses due to market fluctuations.
He said that the MSP of sunflower has been increased by Rs. 675 per quintal. The increase in the price of the rapeseed/mustard crop by Rs. 413 per quintal will give farmers a return of 96 per cent on their investment. The price of masoor dal has been increased by Rs. 390 per quintal, while the net return on production cost will be 92 per cent. The price of groundnut has been increased by Rs. 83 per quintal, barley by Rs. 136, and wheat by Rs. The minimum support prices have been increased by 25 per cent.
Comparing the Congress-led UPA and the BJP-led NDA under PM Modi, he said, “During the ten years of the UPA, the purchase of these 6 Rabi crops was only 2,302 lakh metric tons, but under the Modi government, it increased to 3,921 lakh metric tons.”
He also said that during the previous Congress regime, the total support price paid to farmers for the 6 Rabi crops was only Rs. 2.65 lakh crore, but under the Modi government, it reached a record high of Rs. 8.36 lakh crore (Rs. 8,36,000 crore).
He thanked PM Modi and the Central Cabinet for the decision, keeping farmers' welfare in mind
