(a) whether any request from Public Representatives has been received to increase Minimum
Support Price (MSP) for rice to Rs.1,000; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?
(a) whether any request from Public Representatives has been received to increase Minimum
Support Price (MSP) for rice to Rs.1,000; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI SHARAD PAWAR)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Such requests have been received. However, based on the
recommendations of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), the Minimum
Support Price (MSP) for the year 2007-08 crop season was announced/fixed on 17th May, 2007
at Rs.645 per quintal for paddy (Common) and at Rs.675 per quintal for paddy (Grade A). Also,
with a view to enhance procurement of paddy, Government had decided on 9th October, 2007 to
pay an incentive bonus of Rs.50 per quintal over and above the MSP.