Facilitating the Minimum Support Price for Farmers
Published: Dec 15, 2018
Photo Courtesy: CCO
Government ensures minimum profits for farmers through minimum support price when open market offers lesser prices than what has gone as inputs. Photo: Ground nut stocks, Kheda, Gujarat
Abstract: Several commissions have been set up from time to time to address the issue of foodgrain pricing. However, the PM-ASHAA scheme launched in the 2017-18 Union Budget is expected to revisit the challenges of minimum support prices.
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