Bhubaneswar, May 28 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/vlcsnap-2017-06-24-15h02m32s285_1627104196.jpg
In a significant move aimed at strengthening farmer incomes and boosting agricultural confidence ahead of the kharif season, the Central Government has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 key kharif crops.
Among the most notable changes is the Rs 69 per quintal hike in MSP for common variety paddy, the staple food grain for millions of Indian households, including Odisha. The MSP for paddy now stands at Rs 2,369 per quintal, up from Rs 2,300 last year. For Grade A paddy, the MSP has been raised to Rs 2,389 per quintal, offering a better return for higher-quality produce.
Government ha...