The Government of India has increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) of moong (green gram) from Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 4,400 per quintal for crop year 2012-2013. This is an increase of Rs. 900 a quintal or 25.71 percent over last year’s MSP fixed for moong.
Minimum Support Price of Moong Enhanced from Rs. 3,500 to Rs. 4,400 Per Quintal
New Delhi (Delhi, India), October 14, 2019
Indian Government Ups Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Moong to Rs. 4,400 Per 100 Kgs
The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of moong (green gram) of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) from Rs. 3,500 per quintal (100 Kilograms) to Rs. 4,400 per quintal for the crop year 2012-2013 and marketing season 2012-2013.
This is an increase of Rs. 900 a quintal or 25.71 percent over last year’s Minimum Support Price fixed for moong.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) took this decision to hike the MSP of moong in its meeting held on Friday, August 03, 2012 in New Delhi.
Every year, the Government of India determines the Minimum Support Price of moong based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP).
Historical Minimum Support Prices of Moong (Green Gram) in India
Crop Year Minimum Support Price (Per 100 Kgs)
2012-2013 Rs. 4,400
2011-2012 Rs. 3,500
2010-2011 Rs. 3,170
2009-2010 Rs. 2,760
2008-2009 Rs. 2,520
2007-2008 Rs. 1,740 (Includes a Central Bonus of Rs. 40)
2006-2007 Rs. 1,520
2005-2006 Rs. 1,520
2004-2005 Rs. 1,410
2003-2004 Rs. 1,370
2002-2003 Rs. 1,330
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
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