Haryana becomes first state to procure all 24 crops at MSP

Haryana has set a national benchmark by becoming the first state in India to procure all 24 crops at the minimum support price (MSP) set by the Union Government. This announcement was made by Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on National Agriculture Day, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Expanded MSP crop list

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New additions: Ragi, soybean, nigerseed, safflower, barley, maize, jowar, jute, copra and summer moong

Existing crops: Paddy, bajra, kharif moong, urd, arhar, til, cotton, groundnut, wheat, mustard, gram, masur, sunflower and sugarcane

Extending greetings to the farmers of Haryana, Rana highlighted the state government's commitment to farmers' welfare under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. “The decision to procure all 24 crops at MSP is a significant step towards securing the economic well-being of Haryana’s farmers,” he said.

The newly issued notification expands the list of crops procured at MSP to include ragi, soybean, nigerseed, safflower, barley, maize, jowar, jute, copra and summer moong. These join the already procured crops such as paddy, bajra, kharif moong, urd, arhar, til, cotton, groundnut, wheat, mustard, gram, masur, sunflower and sugarcane.

Rana emphasised that the initiative provides a stable and remunerative price environment, shielding farmers from market volatility and financial losses. “This historic decision reinforces Haryana’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of its farmers and sets an exemplary standard for the rest of the country,” he added.

The MSP system, determined annually by the Government of India based on recommendations from the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), ensures farmers receive a profit margin above production costs. This initiative is expected to encourage the adoption of modern farming techniques, enhance productivity, and ultimately boost farmers’ incomes.

Rana expressed hope that this bold step would inspire other states to implement similar measures, fostering a more equitable agricultural ecosystem nationwide.