CACP Current Affairs, GK & News
Delhi government decides to introduce MSP for farmers based on MS Swaminathan report
The Delhi government has decided to provide the Capital’s farmers a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops based on the recommendations of the M.S. Swaminathan Committee’s report. In its 2006 report, the National Commission on Farmers’ chairman Prof. M S Swaminathan suggested the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) to fix MSP at ..
Topics: Agricultural Union • Agriculture in India • CACP • Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices • Economy of India • M. S. Swaminathan • National Commission on Farmers
CCEA approves hike in MSP for Copra for 2018 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of “Milling Copra” for 2018 season. The approval was based on recommendations of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). Key Facts The increased in MSP of Copra is expected to ensure appropriate minimum prices ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • Cabinet Decisions • CACP • CCEA • Copra • MSP • National
Minimum Support Prices for all Rabi crops increased by CCEA
The government has increased the minimum support price (MSP) for all rabi crops of 2016-17 to boost the output of rabi (winter-sown) crops and check prices. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister. Further, to incentivize cultivation of pulses and oilseeds, a bonus on these ..
Topics: Agricultural Union • Agriculture • Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana • CACP • Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices • Minimum support price • Rabi crop