(a) whether due to low price, farmers producing paddy, oil seeds and oil palm are facing
several hardships;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the remedial steps taken/proposed to be taken by Government to redress the grievances
of farmers?
(a) whether due to low price, farmers producing paddy, oil seeds and oil palm are facing
several hardships;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the remedial steps taken/proposed to be taken by Government to redress the grievances
of farmers?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRIHUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV)
(a)&(b):Na, Sir. As compared to the previous year, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) of
paddy/rice, and oilseeds have shown a rising trend during the current year. The price of oil
palm is also remunerative.
(c): To protect the interest of the cultivators of paddy and oilseeds against falling
prices, the Government undertakes price support operations in the event of market prices
touching/falling below Minimum Support Price (MSP). As regards oil palm, which is highly
perishable in nature, the Government on specific request from the state Government implements
the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) and the losses, if any, are shared equally between the
centre and the state Governments.