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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to farmers’ welfare following the Union Cabinet’s decision to raise the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Kharif season 2026.
In a post shared on X, Shah said the Modi government continues to place farmers’ interests at the centre of its policy decisions and described the MSP hike as a significant step towards boosting farmers’ income, making agriculture more profitable, and strengthening the rural economy.
किसान कल्याण मोदी सरकार की सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता है।
आज केंद्रीय कैबिनेट ने खरीफ सीजन 2026 के लिए MSP में बढ़ोतरी को मंजूरी दी है। किसान की लागत पर 50% लाभ दिलाने का निर्णय किसानों की आय बढ़ाने, कृषि को अधिक लाभकारी बनाने और ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को मजबूती देने की दिशा में एक…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 13, 2026
The revised MSP will likely improve income security for cultivators and provide greater financial stability to the agricultural sector.
The move is also likely to encourage increased agricultural activity by ensuring better returns for farmers across several Kharif crops.
The Centre has consistently maintained that higher MSPs play a key role in protecting farmers from market fluctuations while supporting sustainable agricultural growth.
The latest revision forms part of the government’s broader efforts to enhance rural prosperity and improve the overall economic condition of farming communities.
The decision is also expected to positively impact allied rural sectors linked to agriculture, including transport, storage, and agri-based industries.
Increased farm income could further support investment in modern farming methods, irrigation facilities, and better crop management practices.
Shah’s remarks come at a time when the government continues to focus on measures aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening India’s rural economy through targeted policy interventions.
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