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Cong MP Kumari Selja Slams "Extremely Low" Wheat MSP Hike, Demands Fair Agricultural Policy
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News18•01-10-2026, 16:15
Cong MP Kumari Selja Slams "Extremely Low" Wheat MSP Hike, Demands Fair Agricultural Policy
- •Congress MP Kumari Selja criticized the Centre's Rs 25 hike in wheat MSP as "extremely low," arguing it fails to cover farmers' rising costs.
- •The MSP for wheat increased from Rs 2,585 to Rs 2,610 per quintal for the Rabi marketing season 2027-28, an increase of less than one percent.
- •Selja highlighted that the government's own figures assess wheat production cost at Rs 1,264 per quintal, making the Rs 2,610 MSP insufficient.
- •She emphasized that farmers face numerous rising costs, including seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, labor, machinery, diesel, and electricity.
- •Selja called for an agricultural policy that ensures fair value for farmers' increasing costs, labor, and risks, urging a review of the MSP and procurement system.
Key Questions Answered
The central government raised the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat by Rs 25, moving it from Rs 2,585 to Rs 2,610 per quintal for the Rabi marketing season 2027-28.
Congress MP Kumari Selja criticized the Rs 25 hike as extremely low and disproportionate to the rising costs of seeds, fertilisers, labour, electricity, and day-to-day household expenses faced by farmers.
Kumari Selja pointed out that paddy farmers continue to face harassment and unnecessary deductions over moisture content during procurement, demanding a transparent checking process.
