The Government of India has increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) of chana or gram from Rs. 2,100 per quintal to Rs. 2,800 per quintal for marketing season 2012-2013. This is an increase of Rs. 700 a quintal or 33.33 percent over last year’s MSP for chana.
Minimum Support Price of Chana or Gram Enhanced from Rs. 2,100 to Rs. 2,800 Per Quintal
New Delhi (Delhi, India), October 14, 2019
Indian Government Ups Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Chana or Gram to Rs. 2,800 Per 100 Kgs
The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of chana (gram) from Rs. 2,100 per quintal (100 Kilograms) to Rs. 2,800 per quintal for the crop year 2011-2012 and marketing season 2012-2013.
This is an increase of Rs. 700 a quintal or 33.33 percent over last year’s Minimum Support Price for chana.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) took this decision to hike the MSP of chana in its meeting held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in New Delhi.
Every year, the Government of India determines the Minimum Support Price of chana (gram) based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP).
Historical Minimum Support Prices of Chana (Gram) in India
Crop Year Minimum Support Price (Per 100 Kgs)
2011-2012 Rs. 2,800
2010-2011 Rs. 2,100
2009-2010 Rs. 1,760
2008-2009 Rs. 1,730
2007-2008 Rs. 1,600
2006-2007 Rs. 1,445
2005-2006 Rs. 1,435
2004-2005 Rs. 1,425
2003-2004 Rs. 1,400
2002-2003 Rs. 1,220
2001-2002 Rs. 1,200
2000-2001 Rs. 1,100
1999-2000 Rs. 1,015
1998-1999 Rs. 895
1997-1998 Rs. 815
1996-1997 Rs. 740
1995-1996 Rs. 700
1994-1995 Rs. 670
1993-1994 Rs. 640
1992-1993 Rs. 600
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