Cabinet Approves Hike in MSP for 14 Kharif Crops for 2025–26 Introduction: Government’s Commitment to Farmers On May 29, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2025–26 marketing season. This decision aims to…
Centre Hikes MSP on Jute, Promises 66.8% Returns for Farmers In a significant move to support the jute farmers in India, the central government has announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for jute crops. The revised MSP will now offer a 66.8% return for farmers, a welcome relief for the jute cultivation…
Top 10 Rice Consuming Countries in the World Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population, playing a crucial role in the diet of billions of people. Understanding the global consumption patterns of rice is essential for students preparing for government exams, especially those targeting positions in agriculture, economics, and…
Farmers Distress Index: Analyzing the Agrarian Crisis in India In recent years, the issue of farmer distress has been a matter of great concern in India. The Farmers Distress Index (FDI) has emerged as a vital tool to measure and analyze the agrarian crisis in the country. Developed by agricultural experts and economists, the FDI…
