Madhya Pradesh's Soybean MSP Hike Proposal Awaits Central Nod

The Madhya Pradesh government has approved a proposal to increase the minimum support price (MSP) for soybean to Rs 4,800 per quintal. The proposal has been sent to the Centre for approval. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan indicated that the Centre is prioritizing soybean procurement at the MSP, while the Congress protested unmet promises.

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal to raise the minimum support price for soybean to Rs 4,800 per quintal, which now awaits the Centre's approval.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the Centre is prioritizing the proposal amid ongoing procurement discussions.

Meanwhile, the Congress launched the Kisan Nyay Yatra to protest unmet MSP promises.

(With inputs from agencies.)