The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affai (CCEA) on Monday authorized a boost in the minimum assistance costs (MSPs) for all mandated kharif crops, including paddy, pulses and cotton, for the 2020-21 marketing season.
The Union Cabinet likewise extended the repayment date for standard short-term loans upto 3 lakh for agriculture and allied activities, till August 31, 2020.
The MSP for paddy (typical) has actually been increased by53 per quintal, to1868 per quintal, while that of cotton was increased by260 per quintal to 5,51