The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of sesamum from Rs. 3,400 to Rs. 4,200 per quintal for the crop year 2012-2013. This is an increase of Rs. 800 a quintal or 23.53 percent over last year’s MSP fixed for sesamum.
Minimum Support Price of Sesamum Enhanced from Rs. 3,400 to Rs. 4,200 Per Quintal
New Delhi (Delhi, India), October 17, 2019
Indian Government Ups Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Sesamum to Rs. 4,200 Per 100 Kgs
The Government of India has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of sesamum of Fair Average Quality (FAQ) from Rs. 3,400 per quintal (100 Kilograms) to Rs. 4,200 per quintal for the crop year 2012-2013 and marketing season 2013-2014.
This is an increase of Rs. 800 a quintal or 23.53 percent over last year’s Minimum Support Price fixed for sesamum.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) took this decision to hike the MSP of sesamum in its meeting held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 in New Delhi.
Every year, the Government of India determines the Minimum Support Price of sesamum based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP).
Historical Minimum Support Prices of Sesamum in India
Crop Year Minimum Support Price (Per 100 Kgs)
2012-2013 Rs. 4,200
2011-2012 Rs. 3,400
2010-2011 Rs. 2,900
2009-2010 Rs. 2,850
2008-2009 Rs. 2,750
2007-2008 Rs. 1,580
2006-2007 Rs. 1,560
2005-2006 Rs. 1,550
2004-2005 Rs. 1,500
2003-2004 Rs. 1,485
2002-2003 Rs. 1,450
2001-2002 Rs. 1,400
2000-2001 Rs. 1,300
1999-2000 Rs. 1,205
1998-1999 Rs. 1,060
1997-1998 Rs. 950
1996-1997 Rs. 870
1995-1996 Rs. 850
Minimum Support Prices of Agricultural Commodities in India
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