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What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Its Role in Indian Agriculture

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  The  Minimum Support Price  (MSP) is a crucial agricultural policy tool employed by the Government of India to support farmers by ensuring a minimum price for their crops. The MSP is announced by the government for certain crops before the sowing season to provide farmers with a guaranteed price for their produce, irrespective of market conditions. This article delves into the concept of MSP, its significance in Indian agriculture, its impact on farmers, and the challenges associated with its implementation. Understanding Minimum Support Price (MSP) The  MSP  is the minimum price at which the government purchases crops from the farmers. It is set based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), which considers various factors such as the cost of production, demand-supply dynamics, market price trends, and the need to provide adequate returns to farmers. The MSP is aimed at ensuring that farmers get remunerative prices fo...

Rahul Gandhi Launches Scathing Attack on PM Modi Over Caste Remarks

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  In a recent speech, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his alleged remarks on caste. Gandhi accused Modi of attempting to divide the nation along caste lines for political gain. Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh, Gandhi criticized Modi's government for its handling of various issues, including the economy, farmers' protests, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, his most vehement criticism was reserved for the Prime Minister's alleged remarks on caste. "Modi wants to create a divide between the people of this country. He wants to pit one caste against another for his own benefit," Gandhi said. He went on to accuse the BJP-led government of neglecting the interests of marginalized communities and failing to address their concerns. Gandhi's remarks come in the midst of a heated political climate in Uttar Pradesh, which is gearing up for assembly elections. The state has a significant population of Dal...
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  The second phase of Rahul Gandhi 's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Jharkhand, which was scheduled to commence on Wednesday, has been reportedly canceled. The planned meeting with MGNREGA workers in Ranka, Garhwa district, would now be led by senior Congress politician Jairam Ramesh and other party members. Gandhi was supposed to re-enter Jharkhand via Garhwa district from Chhattisgarh on Wednesday for the second round of his yatra there. NEW DELHI: The second phase of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Jharkhand, which was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, has been reportedly canceled. According to PTI, the cancellation occurred because the senior Congress leader needed to rush to Delhi to join in the ongoing farmers' protest in the national capital. Punjab farmers are preparing to march to Delhi for the second day to demand a variety of rights, including a law establishing minimum crop support prices and loan waivers. The planned meeting with MGNREGA workers...