Bharat Express

MSP

The SC has delayed its hearing regarding the ongoing farmer protests at Khanauri Border. The next hearing is scheduled for March 19, 2025.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirmed the Modi government’s support for farmers, highlighting continued procurement at MSP.

The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition on March 6, filed by Charanpal Singh Bagri, demanding changes to MSP system.

The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice to the Punjab government for failing to comply with medical aid for farmer leader Dallewal.

The court has ordered to shift Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the prominent leader of the United Kisan Morcha, to a hospital for medical care.

The Central Government has announced an increase in the MSP for 14 Kharif crops, benefiting around 40,000 farmers in Prayagraj.

Nayab Singh mentioned that the present state government is continuously working to strengthen the poor through various schemes.

Among pulses, the MSP for moong is set at ₹8,682, tur at ₹7,550, which is ₹550 higher than before, and ₹7,400 for urad. The MSP for oilseeds, such as sunflower and groundnut, has also been increased, according to the minister.

People in Punjab are protesting against BJP candidates as they go to campaign for ongoing elections. Farmers show the black flag to the BJP leader and ask them questions regarding the legal guarantee of minimum support price on crops

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and resolve the protest.