The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of barley from Rs. 780 to Rs. 980 per quintal for the marketing season 2012-2013. This is an increase of Rs. 200 a quintal or 25.64 percent over last year’s MSP for barley.
Minimum Support Price of Barley Enhanced from Rs. 780 to Rs. 980 Per Quintal
New Delhi (Delhi, India), October 14, 2019
Indian Government Ups Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Barley to Rs. 980 Per 100 Kgs
The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of barley from Rs. 780 per quintal (100 Kilograms) to Rs. 980 per quintal for the crop year 2011-2012 and marketing season 2012-2013.
This is an increase of Rs. 200 a quintal or 25.64 percent over last year’s Minimum Support Price for barley.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) took this decision to hike the MSP of barley in its meeting held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in New Delhi.
Every year, the Government of India determines the Minimum Support Price of barley based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP).
Historical Minimum Support Prices of Barley in India
Crop Year Minimum Support Price (Per 100 Kgs)
2011-2012 Rs. 980
2010-2011 Rs. 780
2009-2010 Rs. 750
2008-2009 Rs. 680
2007-2008 Rs. 650
2006-2007 Rs. 565
2005-2006 Rs. 550
2004-2005 Rs. 540
2003-2004 Rs. 525
2002-2003 Rs. 500
2001-2002 Rs. 500
2000-2001 Rs. 500
1999-2000 Rs. 430
1998-1999 Rs. 385
1997-1998 Rs. 350
1996-1997 Rs. 305
1995-1996 Rs. 295
1994-1995 Rs. 285
1993-1994 Rs. 275
1992-1993 Rs. 260
Minimum Support Prices of Agricultural Commodities in India
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