In a significant boost for farmers ahead of Diwali, the Central Government has approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for key rabi crops. The decision was announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The MSP for wheat has been raised by Rs 150 per quintal, moving from Rs 2,275 to Rs 2,425. Mustard saw a hike of Rs 300, bringing its MSP to Rs 5,950 per quintal, while the MSP for gram was increased by Rs 210 to Rs 5,650 per quintal.
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