The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on September 8, 2021 approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022-23.
- Government has increased the MSP of Rabi crops for RMS 2022-23, to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce.
- The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for Lentil (Masur) and Rapeseeds & Mustard (Rs.400 per quintal each) followed by gram (Rs.130 per quintal).
- In case of safflower, there has been an increase of Rs.114 per quintal.
- The MSP is the rate at which the government purchases crops from farmers. Currently, rates are fixed for 23 crops, including six crops during the upcoming rabi or winter season for which sowing will begin in October.
MSPs for all Rabi crops for marketing season 2022-23 (In Rs./quintal)
| Crops | MSP for RMS 2021-22 | MSP for RMS 2022-23 | Cost* of production 2022-23 | Increase in MSP(Absolute) | Return over cost (in per cent) |
| Wheat | 1975 | 2015 | 1008 | 40 | 100 |
| Barley | 1600 | 1635 | 1019 | 35 | 60 |
| Gram | 5100 | 5230 | 3004 | 130 | 74 |
| Lentil (Masur) | 5100 | 5500 | 3079 | 400 | 79 |
| Rapeseed &Mustard | 4650 | 5050 | 2523 | 400 | 100 |
| Safflower | 5327 | 5441 | 3627 | 114 | 50 |
