Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh December 23-
Haryana has made history by becoming the first state in India to procure all 24 crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) set by the Union Government, disclosed Haryanacabinet minister Shyam Singh Rana.
On the occasion of National Agriculture Day and the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, farmer leader, and former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh,Rana extended his heartfelt greetings to the farmers of Haryana. He also expressed his gratitude to CM Nayab Singh Saini for issuing the notification, which ensures comprehensive MSP procurement for all 24 crops.
The Minister, Rana said that the state government under the leadership of CM, has shown an unwavering commitment to the welfare of farmers. He described the decision to procure all 24 crops at MSP as a significant step towards securing the economic well-being of Haryana’s farmers.
The newly issued notification expands the list of procured crops to include Ragi, Soybean, Nigerseed, Safflower, Barley, Maize, Jowar, Jute, Copra, and Summer Moong, alongside the already procured crops like Paddy, Bajra, Kharif Moong, Urd, Arhar, Til, Cotton, Groundnut, Wheat, Mustard, Gram, Masur, Sunflower, and Sugarcane.