(a) whether review undertaken for prices of agricultural commodities has since been
completed;
(b) if so, the results thereof;
(c) whether the Government propose to take some measures to relieve suffering and
distress of farmers community;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHRIPAD Y. NAIK)
(a) to (e): The prices of agricultural commodities are constantly reviewed and
necessary corrective steps are taken whenever required.
In order to relieve suffering and distress of farmers community due to recent fall in
prices of agricultural commodities, the Government has taken several steps, which include
fixation of minimum support prices of major agricultural commodities and procurement
thereof through public and cooperative agencies, implementation of Market Intervention
Scheme (MIS) covering horticulture and minor items of produce at the request of the State
Governments and using instruments of trade to discourage imports and encourage
exports.