Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights MSP Hike, PM-KISAN Benefits for Farmers

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the government has raised the MSP for Rabi crops, ensuring fair prices for farmers, and credited Rs 3.9 lakh crore under PM-KISAN through DBT.

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Delhi: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday highlighted the government’s initiatives to support farmers, focusing on the recent increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops.

Speaking at an event, Chouhan said, "The Prime Minister has increased the MSP of Rabi crops. By increasing the MSP, the Prime Minister has ensured that farmers get the right and full price for their produce."

He also emphasized the impact of the PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi scheme, stating that so far, Rs 3,90,000 crore has been credited directly to farmers’ accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The minister expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for these measures, which aim to provide financial stability and support to the agricultural community.