A meeting of the government's Cabinet of Ministers will take place today, where an important decision for farmers may be made. The Central Cabinet and the Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) may discuss several significant proposals at the meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Among the key issues is the possible increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six winter crops.
According to a report published by Business Today and based on sources, the government may approve an increase in the minimum support price for six crops within the Winter Marketing Season (RMS) 2027-28. These six crops include wheat, barley, peas, lentils, mustard, and sorghum.
Previously, the government announces the minimum support price before the start of the sowing season to ensure support for farmers. For the RMS of the fiscal year 2026-27, the minimum price for wheat was set at 2,585 rupees per quintal. Additionally, the minimum price for barley is 2,150 rupees, for peas it is 5,875 rupees, for lentils it is 7,000 rupees, and for mustard it is 6,200 rupees per quintal. The minimum price for sorghum was determined at 6,540 rupees per quintal.
According to PTI, the Union Minister of Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, urged government bodies to develop plans for the upcoming winter crop season using scientific methods. He noted that considering the drought and water scarcity in some areas during the recently concluded early monsoon season, preparations must be made for the winter season.
Speaking at a two-day national conference on preparation for the winter season, the minister emphasized that when considering the winter season, the early monsoon season must also be taken into account. He mentioned that while some regions experienced good rainfall, others saw below-average levels. Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan added that crop selection must align with water availability and requested states to ensure that farmers do not sow crops without prior planning.