The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of mustard from Rs. 1,850 to Rs. 2,500 per quintal for marketing season 2012-2013. This is an increase of Rs. 650 a quintal or 35.14 percent over last year’s MSP for mustard.
Minimum Support Price of Mustard Enhanced from Rs. 1,850 to Rs. 2,500 Per Quintal
New Delhi (Delhi, India), October 14, 2019
Indian Government Ups Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Mustard to Rs. 2,500 Per 100 Kgs
The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of mustard from Rs. 1,850 per quintal (100 Kilograms) to Rs. 2,500 per quintal for the crop year 2011-2012 and marketing season 2012-2013.
This is an increase of Rs. 650 a quintal or 35.14 percent over last year’s Minimum Support Price for mustard.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) took this decision to hike the MSP of mustard in its meeting held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in New Delhi.
Every year, the Government of India determines the Minimum Support Price of mustard based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP).
Historical Minimum Support Prices of Mustard in India
Crop Year Minimum Support Price (Per 100 Kgs)
2011-2012 Rs. 2,500
2010-2011 Rs. 1,850
2009-2010 Rs. 1,830
2008-2009 Rs. 1,830
2007-2008 Rs. 1,800
2006-2007 Rs. 1,715
2005-2006 Rs. 1,715
2004-2005 Rs. 1,700
2003-2004 Rs. 1,600
2002-2003 Rs. 1,330
2001-2002 Rs. 1,300
2000-2001 Rs. 1,200
1999-2000 Rs. 1,100
1998-1999 Rs. 1,000
1997-1998 Rs. 940
1996-1997 Rs. 890
1995-1996 Rs. 860
1994-1995 Rs. 830
1993-1994 Rs. 810
1992-1993 Rs. 760
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