(a) the Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixed for each foodgrains for the last three
years;
(b) whether the Government propose to revise the MSP in the current year; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixed for each foodgrains for the last three
years;
(b) whether the Government propose to revise the MSP in the current year; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(SHRI SBPBK SATYANARAYANA RAO)
(a) A statement showing the MSPs fixed for each foodgrains for the last three years
is annexed.
(b) & (c) No Sir, because the Government has already fixed the MSP of foodgrains
crops of the current crop year, i.e., 1999-2000.
Annexure
MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICES (According to Crop Year)
(Rs.Per quintal)
S.No. Commodity Variety 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000
1. Paddy Common 415 440 490 Grade‘A’ 445 470 520
2. Jowar 360 390 415
3. Bajra
4. Ragi
5. Maize 360 390 415 6. Wheat 510 550 580
7 Barley 350 385 430
8. Gram 815 895 1015
9. Arhar 900 960 1105 10. Moong 900 960 1105 11. Urad 900 960 1105
Including a Central Bonus of Rs.55.00 per quintal payable from 01.04.98 to 30.06.98.