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Kharif MSP hiked 4-9% for 2022-23 season, largest spike in pulses, oilseeds
Biggest hikes were reserved for pulses, oilseeds
 "Kharif MSP hiked 4-9% for 2022-23 season, largest spike in pulses, oilseeds")
Top headlines: Cabinet hikes paddy MSP; masks made mandatory on flights
Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Wednesday
 "Top headlines: Cabinet hikes paddy MSP; masks made mandatory on flights")
Mann-led AAP govt in Punjab to present its first budget on June 27
Chief Minister's Office said the Cabinet gave the nod for promulgation of the session from June 24 with obituary references and motion of thanks on Governor's Address, followed by a discussion on it
 "Mann-led AAP govt in Punjab to present its first budget on June 27")
Wheat in surplus for entire year in India, farmers given good prices: Govt
Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, DFPD said that due to higher market prices, a large quantity of wheat was being bought by traders at a higher rate than MSP, which was good for the farmers
 "Wheat in surplus for entire year in India, farmers given good prices: Govt")
India's wheat export boom brings a bonanza to farmers, and budget relief
For international wheat markets, India's sales are helping offset a supply shortfall resulting from Ukraine-driven disruptions in Black Sea region, crop cuts in Canada, quality downgrades in Australia
 "India's wheat export boom brings a bonanza to farmers, and budget relief")
Wheat procurement so far almost 30% lower than last year, say traders
Heavy private purchases in main producing states of Madhya Pradesh and UP cited as reason
 "Wheat procurement so far almost 30% lower than last year, say traders")
Budget Session: 'Lowest' Covid deaths, panel on MSP, and more
India has one of the "lowest" 374 Covid-19 deaths per million population, according to the World Health Organisation
 "Budget Session: 'Lowest' Covid deaths, panel on MSP, and more")
India's food subsidies plan needs to improve coverage, plug leakages
A crucial safety net, the food subsidy is used to protect farmers against low market prices and provide consumers with affordable food grains through the public distribution system (PDS)
 "India's food subsidies plan needs to improve coverage, plug leakages")
Higher MSP allocation will drive consumption in rural markets: FMCG makers
Nearly 35 per cent of the FMCG sales come from rural areas and after the second wave, it was badly hit
 "Higher MSP allocation will drive consumption in rural markets: FMCG makers")
BKU to observe 'Virodh Diwas', Tikait says Centre should fulfil MSP promise
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said that farmers will observe 'Virodh Diwas' on Monday demanding that the Centre should fulfil their promise made to farmers on MSP.
 "BKU to observe 'Virodh Diwas', Tikait says Centre should fulfil MSP promise")
The limits of MSP
Farm sector needs intervention at multiple levels
 "The limits of MSP")
2021, the year that was: Of farmers, protests and three dead laws
The ninth of year-ender series finds out why farm sector's multiple problems remain unresolved
 "2021, the year that was: Of farmers, protests and three dead laws")
Centre hikes copra MSP by Rs 255/quintal, ball copra by Rs 400
The government on Wednesday decided to increase the minimum support price (MSP) of milling copra by Rs 255 per quintal and ball copra by Rs 400 per quintal.
 "Centre hikes copra MSP by Rs 255/quintal, ball copra by Rs 400")
Cabinet increases copra MSP for 2022 season, assures 50% profit margin
The MSP for milling copra has been increased to Rs 10,590 per quintal from Rs 10,335 in 2021, and that for ball copra has been raised to Rs 11,000 per quintal from Rs 10,600
 "Cabinet increases copra MSP for 2022 season, assures 50% profit margin")
BJP's Varun Gandhi submits private members' bill for legal guarantee of MSP
Continuing to back the demands of farmers, BJP MP Varun Gandhi has piloted a private member's bill seeking legal guarantee of MSP with financial outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore
 "BJP's Varun Gandhi submits private members' bill for legal guarantee of MSP")
PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
PDPS is part of the broader bouquet of schemes called Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) that was launched in September 2018
 "PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress")
Year-long farmers' stir against three acts finally comes to an end
The SKM leaders said in a press conference that protest sites across the country will start winding up on Dec 11 after holding a victory rally to mark the occasion
 "Year-long farmers' stir against three acts finally comes to an end")
We are progressing towards resolution: Farmer leaders after SKM meeting
A five-member committee constituted by the SKM for dialogue with the government on the protesting farmers' remaining demands on Wednesday said farm unions are hopeful
 "We are progressing towards resolution: Farmer leaders after SKM meeting")
'Farmer unions reach consensus on future of stir, announcement tomorrow'
'Nearly all demands raised by us have been met.... Letter (from government with assurances on farmers' demands) has been received,' says farmer leader Kulwant Singh Sandhu
Farmers meet at Singhu border, get draft copy from Centre on 6 demands
The Centre sent the agitating farmers a draft copy regarding their demands, which were discussed in a meeting
