MSP for Kharif Crops 2021-22
MSP for Kharif crops 2021-22 has been approved by the Cabinet Committee for all kharif crops to ensure remunerative prices to the growers for their produce.
The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for sesamum (Rs. 452 per quintal) followed by tur and urad (Rs. 300 per quintal each). In the case of groundnut and nigerseed, there has been an increase of Rs 275 per quintal and Rs 235 per quintal respectively in comparison to last year. The differential remuneration is aimed at encouraging crop diversification.
MSP for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22 (2020-21)
| Crop | MSP 2020-21 | MSP 2021-22 | Cost* of production 2021-22 (Rs/quintal) | Increase in MSP (Absolute) | Return over cost (in percent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy (Common) | 1868 | 1940 | 1293 | 72 | 50 |
| Paddy (GradeA)^ | 1888 | 1960 | – | 72 | – |
| Jowar (Hybrid) (Hybrid) | 2620 | 2738 | 1825 | 118 | 50 |
| Jowar (Maldandi)^ | 2640 | 2758 | – | 118 | – |
| Bajra | 2150 | 2250 | 1213 | 100 | 85 |
| Ragi | 3295 | 3377 | 2251 | 82 | 50 |
| Maize | 1850 | 1870 | 1246 | 20 | 50 |
| Tur (Arhar) | 6000 | 6300 | 3886 | 300 | 62 |
| Moong | 7196 | 7275 | 4850 | 79 | 50 |
| Urad | 6000 | 6300 | 3816 | 300 | 65 |
| Groundnut | 5275 | 5550 | 3699 | 275 | 50 |
| Sunflower Seed | 5885 | 6015 | 4010 | 130 | 50 |
| Soyabean (yellow) | 3880 | 3950 | 2633 | 70 | 50 |
| Sesamum | 6855 | 7307 | 4871 | 452 | 50 |
| Nigerseed | 6695 | 6930 | 4620 | 235 | 50 |
| Cotton (Medium Staple) | 5515 | 5726 | 3817 | 211 | 50 |
| Cotton (Long Staple)^ | 5825 | 6025 | – | 200 | – |
The increase in MSP for Kharif Crops for marketing season 2021-22 is in line with the Union Budget 2018-19 announcement of fixing the MSPs at a level of at least 1.5 times of the All-India weighted average Cost of Production (CoP), aiming at reasonably fair remuneration for the farmers. The expected returns to farmers over their cost of production are estimated to be highest in the case of Bajra (85%) followed by urad (65%) and tur (62%). For rest of the crops, the return to farmers over their cost of production is estimated to be at least 50%.
Download the MSP for Kharif Crops 2021-22 PDF using the link given below.
