Sukhbir Badal Calls for Scientific MSP Fixation
SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal urged for a scientific approach to fixing MSP for all crops, criticizing the marginal increase for paddy. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive cost calculation as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission and advocated forming a committee with farmer representatives.
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SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal has called for a scientific approach towards determining the minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, criticizing the recent marginal increase for paddy.
Badal emphasized that the 5.35% hike in paddy MSP to Rs 2,300 per quintal for the 2024-25 kharif season does not reflect the comprehensive cost plus 50% profit mandated by the Swaminathan Commission.
He urged the formation of a committee, including farmer representatives, to calculate this cost, and criticized the lack of a procurement mechanism for crops like moong and maize.
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