Modi Government Brings Festive Cheer with Record Hike in MSP: Pritpal Singh Baliawal
In a landmark pro-farmer decision ahead of the festive season, the Modi Government has approved a substantial hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops for the marketing season 2026–27. This historic move, taken during the Union Cabinet meeting, has been widely welcomed by farmers across the nation, stated Pritpal Singh Baliawal, BJP Punjab Spokesperson.
City Air News
Oct 1, 2025 07:05
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Chandigarh, October 1, 2025: In a landmark pro-farmer decision ahead of the festive season, the Modi Government has approved a substantial hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops for the marketing season 2026–27. This historic move, taken during the Union Cabinet meeting, has been widely welcomed by farmers across the nation, stated Pritpal Singh Baliawal, BJP Punjab Spokesperson.
Baliawal said that just as the Centre recently reduced GST rates to provide relief to the common people during the festive season, it has now extended significant support to the “Annadata” by enhancing MSPs. He explained that the MSP of wheat has been raised by a record ₹160 per quintal—from ₹2,425 in 2025–26 to ₹2,585—ensuring higher income for farmers and yielding an additional benefit of nearly ₹4,500 to ₹5,000 per acre. He further highlighted that the MSP of barley has been revised from ₹1,980 to ₹2,150, gram from ₹5,650 to ₹5,875, lentils from ₹6,700 to ₹7,000, rapeseed and mustard from ₹5,950 to ₹6,200, and safflower from ₹5,940 to ₹6,540. These comprehensive revisions, he noted, will not only strengthen farm incomes but also add to the festive joy of the agricultural community.
Emphasizing the larger vision of the government, Baliawal said that enhancing farmers’ income has always remained the Modi Government’s top priority, and this decision once again reflects its unwavering commitment to the welfare and prosperity of the farming community.
