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Lok Sabha Question No. 412 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Strengthening of Steel Industry
Ministry: STEEL
Asked by: Shri Kishori Lal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF STEEL

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 412 FOR ANSWER ON 22.07.2025

## STRENGTHENING OF STEEL INDUSTRY

412. SHRI KISHORI LAL:

Will the Minister of STEEL be pleased to state:

(a) the steps being taken by the Government to strengthen steel industry of our country in global competition;

(b) whether the Government proposes to set up a mega solar power plant on the vacant land in the premises of SAIL Jagdishpur unit; and

(c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  set  up  round  and  square  iron  pipe  and coloured sheet manufacturing units in addition to steel bars in the Jagdishpur unit of SAIL and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE          (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA) MINISTRY OF STEEL

- (a) Steel  is  a  de-regulated  sector  and  the  government  acts  as  a  facilitator  by creating a conducive policy environment for the development of the steel sector. The Government has taken several measures to strengthen Steel Industry to face global competition such as:-
1.  Implementation of Domestically Manufactured Iron & Steel Products (DMI&SP) Policy for promoting 'Made in India' steel for Government procurement.
2.  Launch of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel to promote  the  manufacturing  of  'Specialty  Steel'  within  the  country  and  reduce imports by attracting capital investments.
3.  Thrust in the Union Budget to infrastructure expansion which has contributed to increasing steel consumption.
4.  Calibration in Basic Customs Duty on Ferro Nickel and ferrous scrap imports to reduce input costs.
5.  Revamping Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) for monitoring of imports to provide granular details on imports to the domestic steel industry.
6.  Introduction  of  Steel  Quality  Control  Orders  thereby  banning  sub-standard/ defective steel products in the domestic market as well as imports to ensure the availability of quality steel to the industry, users, and public at large.

(b)&(c):    Steel Authority of India(SAIL) has informed that there is no proposal under consideration to set up a mega solar power plant or manufacturing units for round and square iron pipes and coloured sheets in the Jagdishpur unit of SAIL.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 402 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Immigration checkpoint at Nashik Airport
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Rajabhau Parag Prakash Waje

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 402

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2025/ ASHADHA 13, 1947 (SAKA)

IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINT AT NASHIK AIRPORT

402.   SHRI RAJABHAU PARAG PRAKASH WAJE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has granted approval to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for establishing an immigration checkpoint at Nashik  (Ozar)  Airport,  following  inspections  and  confirmation  by  the Bureau of Immigration (BoI);
- (b) whether the Bureau of Immigration has verified that the infrastructure for  international  arrivals,  departures,  customs  offices,  and  immigration counters meets the required standards;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to expedite the remaining procedural  formalities  and  deployment  of  trained  immigration  staff  and systems to operationalize this facility;
- (d) if so, the timeframe by which the immigration checkpoint will be made functional to handle international passengers for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbha Mela; and
- (e)  the  details  of  steps  being  taken  or  planned  by  the  Government  to ensure inter-ministerial coordination for smooth  functioning of this checkpoint and boost regional connectivity and tourism in Nashik?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI BANDI SANJAY KUMAR)

- (a): No, Sir.

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 402 FOR 22.07.2025

(b) to (e): Yes, Sir. After assessing the infrastructure requirements, Bureau of Immigration (BOI) has recommended that the area available for immigration clearance  at Nashik  (Ozar) airport is not sufficient for operating full international scheduled passenger flights. It is adequate to house operating crew and passenger of cargo/chartered flights only. The required  infrastructure  and  Immigration  systems  are  in  place  to  cater  to domestic and international cargo routes through Indian flight operators and the  necessary  training  for  conducting  Immigration  checks  has  been imparted  by  BoI  to  the  police  personnel  who  are  already  attached  to Nashik (Ozar) airport.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 401 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: CEAH  in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Daggumalla Prasada Rao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 401

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2025

## CEAH IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 401.  SHRI DAGGUMALLA PRASADA RAO:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether the  Government has any plans to establish a Centre of Excellence for Animal Husbandry (CEAH) in the State of Andhra Pradesh;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  also  the  objectives  and  expected  outcomes  and  if  not,  the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether funds have been allocated for this initiative;
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (e)  whether  the  Government  has  shortlisted  any  start-ups,  private  agencies,  or  academic institutions for collaboration; and
- (f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) & (b) No, Sir. However, under Rashtriya Gokul Mission one Gokul Gram for Ongole Breed has been established as an integrated cattle development centre for development and conservation  of  indigenous  bovine  breeds  at  Chadalawada,  Prakasam  district  of  Andhra Pradesh.

Further, under Rashtriya Gokul Mission, one National Kamdhenu Breeding Center (NKBC) has  been  established  for  Southern  Region  at  Chintaladevi,  Nellore, Andhra  Pradesh  as repository  of  germplasm  of  Indigenous  Bovine  Breeds  and  to  take  up  development  and conservation of indigenous breeds in scientific and holistic manner.

(c) (d) (e) & (f) Does not arise.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 399 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Rapidly shifting of farmers from Oilseed to Maize‑Reliance
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Sukhdeo Bhagat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 399

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2025

## RAPIDLY SHIFTING OF FARMERS FROM OILSEED TO MAIZE -RELIANCE

399. SHRI SUKHDEO BHAGAT:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state: (a)    whether  the  farmers  are  rapidly  shifting  from  oil  seeds  to  maize  due  to  low domestic oil seed prices-despite the Government's goal of oil self-reliance as observed in the June 30, 2025 Ministry report highlighting this crop-shift; and (b) the details of interventions (like MSP or import tariffs) that are being implemented

- to reverse this trend and ensure edible oil security?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR) (a)  &  (b):  As  per  the  third  advance  estimates  of  the  Department  of  Agriculture  & Farmers Welfare  (DA&FW),  the  area  under  oilseed  cultivation  has  increased  from 301.92 lakh hectares in 2023-24 to 302.65 lakh hectares in 2024-25. The production of  oilseeds  has also increased  from 396.69 lakh tonnes in 2023-24 to 426.09 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. The National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) was approved on 3 rd October, 2024 to boost domestic oilseed production and move towards self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oils. Minimum Support Price (MSP) for oilseeds has been declared every year at least 1.5 times the cost of production. Procurement under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme also covers oilseeds and helps farmers get better prices and income support.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 394 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Widening of Border Roads
Ministry: RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Asked by: Shri Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 394 ANSWERED ON 22/07/2025

## WIDENING OF BORDER ROADS

## 394. SHRI SUKHJINDER SINGH RANDHAWA:

Will the Minister of RURAL DEVELOPMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the roads constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana  (PMGSY)  in  the  border  areas  of  Gurdaspur  and Pathankot in Punjab have very little width leading to problems in  the  movement  of  two  vehicles  and  the  said  problem  was observed during Operation Sindoor;
- (b) if so, whether the Government proposes to widen the roads in the  border  areas  keeping  in  view  the  international  security; and
- (c)
- if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI KAMLESH PASWAN)

(a): As per PMGSY guidelines and IRC Specifications, carriageway width  of  PMGSY  roads  are  constructed  based  on  the  projected traffic in terms of Passenger Car Unit (PCU) plying on the roads. The carriageway width may be 3.75 m/ 5.5 m depending upon the traffic plying on the roads. In case of roads leading to habitations below 500 (where eligible), where the projected traffic is likely to be very low,  the  carriageway  may  further  be  restricted  to  3  m.  There  is  a minimum required road width (formation width) which should not be less  than 7.5  m  in  case  of  plain/rolling  terrain  and  6  m  in  case  of mountainous/steep terrain for single lane carriage way i.e. 3 m/3.75

m.

The  carriageway  width  of  road  constructed/upgraded  under the  Pradhan  Mantri  Gram  SadakYojana  is  determined  based  on comprehensive automated traffic census data and axle load survey on proposed roads.

(b)  &  (c):  As  reported  by  the  State  of  Punjab,  in  Gurdaspur  and Pathankot  districts,  most  of  the  roads  constructed/upgraded  are having the carriageway width varying from 3.05 m to 3.75 m and 5.5 m. The roads are designed for normal traffic, based on the proposal received from the State.

Currently, there is no proposal under PMGSY for the widening of Border Roads within the district of Gurdaspur and Pathankot. The timeline for completion of ongoing works under PMGSY III is March, 2026.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 389 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Agricultural Research in Bihar
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Smt. Lovely Anand, Shri Kaushalendra Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 389

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2025

## AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN BIHAR

389.   SMT. LOVELY ANAND: SHRI KAUSHALENDRA KUMAR:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  action  plan  is  being  implemented  for  agricultural  research  in  Bihar under the Special Package Scheme of the Union Government;
- (b) if so, the details of such schemes, their current status and the amount spent on all such projects so far; and
- (c) if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण राज्य मंत्री (SHRI BHAGIRATH CHOUDHARY)

(a) to (c): The Hon'ble Prime Minister's Package for Bihar -2015 included following two project/schemes related to Agricultural research:

- (i) Upgradation of Rajendra Agricultural University Pusa (Bihar) to the level of Central Agricultural University.
- (ii) National Research Centre on Integrated Farming System, Motihari, Bihar.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Act, 2016 was notified in Gazette of  India  on  28/05/2016.  The  Institution  is  of  National  importance  under  Department  of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), and is imparting Research, Education and Extension  on  Agriculture  and  allied  sectors  including  fisheries,  basic,  humanities  and community sciences, agribusiness and forestry through 08 colleges. Since 2015-16, an amount of Rs. 1492.23 crores have been allocated to the University.
- ICAR-Mahatma Gandhi Integrated Farming Research Institute (MGIFRI), Motihari, Bihar was approved on 20th July 2015 with an outlay of Rs. 30.00 crores and accordingly established with desired infrastructure and manpower.  The  Institute is imparting agricultural  research  on  Integrated  Farming  System.  Since  2015-16,  an  amount  of  Rs. 68.94 crores have been allocated to the Institute.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 385 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Welfare of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Joyanta Basumatary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.385 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22.07.2025

## WELFARE OF DENOTIFIED, NOMADIC AND SEMI-NOMADIC TRIBES

## 385. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY:

## Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT be pleased to state:

- (a) Whether the Government proposes to implement the recommendations of the National Commission for Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes and if so, the detailed timeline of implementation and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (b) the steps being taken by the Government to classify DNT, NT and SNT communities that have not been classified as OBC, SC and ST;
- (c) whether all States in the North Eastern Region (NER) have set up district level complaint committees for DNTs, NTs and SNTs, if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
- (d) the details regarding the funds disbursed and beneficiaries under the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) since it was launched in 2022, year-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI B.L. VERMA)

- (a): Based on the recommendations of National Commission for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, the Government has constituted a Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs) in February, 2019. Further, a scheme namely, Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified and Nomadic Tribes (SEED) was launched by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment which is being implemented by DWBDNCs.
- (b): A committee under chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog was constituted for classification of 268 communities. The Ethnographic Study of these communities has been done by NITI Aayog through the Anthropological Survey of India and Tribal Research Institutes of Gujarat, Kerala and Odisha.
- (c): No communication to the States have been issued for setting up District Level Complaint Committees.
- (d): Rs. 15.00 cr. was released in Financial Year 2023-24, Rs. 35.16 cr. in Financial Year 202425 and Rs. 3.20 cr. in the current financial year 2025-26 under Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) covering 46,000 beneficiaries under the livelihood component, 551 beneficiaries under free coaching component and 7,000 beneficiaries under health insurance component.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Promotion of Crop Diversification in Semi-Arid Districts
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Dharambir Singh

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 384

TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY, 2025

## PROMOTION OF CROP DIVERSIFICATION IN SEMI-ARID DISTRICTS

384. SHRI DHARAMBIR SINGH:

Will  the  Minister  of  AGRICULTURE  AND  FARMERS  WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government is promoting crop diversification in semi-arid districts like Mahendragarh and Biwani; (b) if so, the schemes under which the support is being extended to farmers; (c) whether any awareness programmes have been conducted to train farmers on low-water-requirement crops; (d) the details of incentives available for shifting from traditional crops like wheat and paddy to pulses, millets and oilseeds; and whether the State of Haryana has submitted any district-specific proposals for

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (e): The Department of Agriculture & Farmers  Welfare  (DA&FW)  is implementing the Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi  Vikas  Yojana  (PM-RKVY)  in the  Original  Green Revolution States namely  Haryana,  Punjab  and  western  Uttar  Pradesh  to  divert  the  area  of  water intensive paddy crop to alternative crops like pulses, oilseeds, coarse cereals, nutricereals, cotton.  In Haryana state, 10 districts namely Ambala, Yamuna Nagar, Karnal, Kaithal, Jind, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Panipat, Kurukshetra and Sonipat have been covered under  the  Crop  Diversification  Programme.  Under  CDP,  assistance  is  given  for alternative crop demonstration, farm mechanization and value addition, site specific activities and for awareness, training etc.

(e) inclusion in such programmes?

Further, Government of India is supplementing the efforts of state governments to  encourage  farmers  to  grow  less  water  intensive  crops  such  as  pulses,  coarse cereals, nutri cereals (Shree Anna) under National Food Security & Nutrition Mission (NFSNM), oilseeds under National Mission on Edible Oil (NMEO)-Oilseeds, horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of horticulture (MIDH). The  Government  of  India  also  provides  flexibility  to  the  states  for  state  specific needs/priorities under Pradhan Mantri - Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). The states can promote crop diversification under PM-RKVY with the approval of State Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC).

Agricultural  Technology  Management  Agency  (ATMA)  Scheme  is  under Implementation across the country since 2005 aimed at creating awareness among large number of farmers about new technologies. District-specific proposals has not been received from State Government of Haryana by DA&FW under CDP.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Irregularities in Recruitment of Dairies Employees
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 370 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 ND  JULY 2025

## IRREGULARITIES IN RECRUITMENT OF DAIRIES EMPLOYEES

370. SMT. GENIBEN NAGAJI THAKOR:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government observed that irregularities are being committed in the recruitment process of employees in dairies, if so, the steps taken by the Government in this regard; and
- (b) the steps being taken by the Government to bring transparency in the recruitment process of employees in dairies?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

(PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

- (a) The recruitment of employees in dairies in cooperative or private sector comes under the purview of the respective State Governments and concerned organizations.
- (b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 367 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Redressal of Issue of Farmers’ Suicides
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Anand Bhadauria

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 367

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 22 ND  JULY, 2025

## REDRESSAL OF ISSUE OF FARMERS ' SUICIDES

## 367.   SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष और ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  number  of  farmers committed  suicide  during  2024-25  and  2025-26  till  date  in  the country, year-wise and State-wise;
- (b) whether 767 farmers have committed suicide in Maharashtra during first three months of 2025, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c) whether the Government would implemented C2 plus 50% formula for MSP of various crops as per recommendation of Swaminathan Commission to redress the issue of large number of suicide by farmers in the country; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a) & (b): The  National  Crime  Records  Bureau  (NCRB)  under  the  Ministry  of  Home Affairs compiles and disseminates information on suicides in its publication titled 'Accidental Deaths  and  Suicides  in  India'  (ADSI).  The  report  till  2022  is  available  on  NCRB  website (https://ncrb.gov.in).
- (c) & (d): Government fixes Minimum Support Price (MSP) mandated crops based on the  recommendations  of  the  Commission  for  Agricultural  Costs  &  Prices  (CACP)  after considering the views of concerned State Governments and Central Ministries/ Departments. The Union Budget for 2018-19 had announced to keep MSPs at level of one and  half  times  of  the  cost  of  production.    Accordingly,  Government  had  consistently increased MSP for all mandated Kharif, Rabi and other Commercial crops with a minimum margin  of  50  percent  over  all  India  weighted  average  cost  of  production  from  the year 2018-19 onwards.

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