Government hikes minimum support price of Rabi crops for 2020-21

The Union Cabinet has decided to hike Minimum Support Price, MSP, for Rabi crops for marketing season 2020-21.

Briefing reporters in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, MSP of wheat has been increased by 85 rupees per quintal



to 1,925 rupees per quintal.

While MSP of Gram has been increased by 255 rupees, barley 85 rupees, mustard oil 225 rupees and sunflower 270 rupees per quintal. Mr Javadekar said, the move will help increase farmers' income.