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Centre aims to protect farmers, refuses to slash import duty on chana

Some traders are demanding a reduction to 35-40 per cent to tide over any shortage of the commodity as the new crop will start hitting the market only around mid-February

MSP, govt procurement important part of country's food security: PM Modi

He further said that efforts are being made to improve Mandi infrastructure so that MSP buying continues in a scientific way

Rajnath praises Pilibhit DM for guiding farmers about MSP during mkt visit

He has held a series of meetings with farmers at his residence over the issue

No question of withdrawing MSP, it is all rumour mongering, assures FM

Sitharaman says the recent agricultural reforms were designed for the welfare of farmers

Govt procures over 800k tonnes paddy at MSP in last 9 days, pays Rs 1511 cr

Pulses and cotton are also being procured at MSP as per the existing schemes

Rs 1,000 cr paid to 41,084 farmers for procurement of paddy on MSP: Centre

The central government on Sunday said that over Rs 1,000 crore has been paid to 41,084 farmers for procurement of paddy on Minimum Support Price

UP plans Rs 3,000 cr loan for procuring paddy as farm bills protests mount

State seeks funds for minimum support price it will pay to farmers, guarantees interest on loan.

High Kharif output, MSP hikes to give farmers extra Rs 50k cr: CARE Ratings

Kharif crops account for nearly 9 per cent of the total gross value added and contribute nearly 60 per cent of value addition of the agriculture and allied activities sector

Three-day 'rail roko' over farm bills hits freight, passenger operations

The Railways has cancelled at least 14 pairs of special trains running from the Ferozepur division from September 24 to 26 following the strike call

Farm Bills: 'Rail Roko' stir in Punjab, Haryana; train services suspended

As many as 31 farmers' outfits have given a call for the complete shutdown of Punjab tomorrow

India expected to harvest bumper kharif crop in FY21, may pull down prices

In foodgrains, rice production is estimated to be 102.36 million tonnes, which is 0.37 per cent more than 2019-20

Rescuing the economy

Ensure price support for agriculture, subsidise wage costs of MSMEs and accelerate public construction activities

BJP plans mega exercise to allay farmers' fear on farm bills, MSP issue

Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a leader of the BJP''s oldest ally Shiromani Akali Dal, had resigned from Union Cabinet in protest against the bills

Farm bills: Govt ups rabi MSP to placate farmers, nationwide stir called

Eight Opposition MPs suspended from RS for unruly behaviour during passage of the Bills

Modi hails MSP hike, says it will empower farmers and double their income

He also said it is his government's great privilege to work for the welfare of farmers

MSP hike has 'exposed' those misleading farmers over farm bills: Nadda

Announcing in Lok Sabha the increased MSPs for the six Rabi crops, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the MSP of gram has been increased by Rs 225 to Rs 5,100 per quintal

Amit Shah hails Centre's decision to increase MSP of six Rabi crops

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to Shri Narendra Modi and Shri Narendra Singh Tomar for this," he tweeted

Govt hikes MSP for wheat, five other rabi crops amid protests on farm bills

MSPs of lentil (masoor), gram, barley, safflower and mustard/rapeseed have been increased

Assure farmers that MSP system will continue: PM Modi on farm bills

The Prime Minister further said that even during the coronavirus pandemic phase there was record purchase made by the government

Farm Bills needed for 21st century India, says Modi as Opposition protests

Eight Opposition lawmakers suspended for a week from Rajya Sabha for 'unruly behavior' that allegedly took place while the house passed the two Bills on Sunday.