The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of arhar or tur from Rs. 3,200 to Rs. 3,850 per quintal for the crop year 2012-2013. This is an increase of Rs. 650 a quintal or 20.31 percent over last year’s MSP fixed for arhar or tur.
Minimum Support Price of Arhar or Tur Enhanced from Rs. 3,200 to Rs. 3,850 Per Quintal
New Delhi (Delhi, India), October 14, 2019
Indian Government Ups Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Arhar or Tur to Rs. 3,850 Per 100 Kgs
The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of arhar (pigeon peas) or tur of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) from Rs. 3,200 per quintal (100 Kilograms) to Rs. 3,850 per quintal for the crop year 2012-2013 and marketing season 2012-2013.
This is an increase of Rs. 650 a quintal or 20.31 percent over last year’s Minimum Support Price fixed for arhar or tur.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) took this decision to hike the MSP of arhar (tur) in its meeting held on Friday, August 03, 2012 in New Delhi.
Every year, the Government of India determines the Minimum Support Price of arhar based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP).
Historical Minimum Support Prices of Arhar or Tur in India
Crop Year Minimum Support Price (Per 100 Kgs)
2012-2013 Rs. 3,850
2011-2012 Rs. 3,200
2010-2011 Rs. 3,000
2009-2010 Rs. 2,300
2008-2009 Rs. 2,000
2007-2008 Rs. 1,590 (Includes a Central Bonus of Rs. 40)
2006-2007 Rs. 1,410
2005-2006 Rs. 1,400
2004-2005 Rs. 1,390
2003-2004 Rs. 1,360
2002-2003 Rs. 1,320
2001-2002 Rs. 1,320
2000-2001 Rs. 1,200
1999-2000 Rs. 1,105
1998-1999 Rs. 960
1997-1998 Rs. 900
1996-1997 Rs. 840
1995-1996 Rs. 800
1994-1995 Rs. 760
1993-1994 Rs. 700
1992-1993 Rs. 640
Minimum Support Prices of Agricultural Commodities in India
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