The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved higher MSPs for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. The move aims to secure better returns for farmers and reduce dependence on imports. Alongside, the government launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses to boost domestic production.

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• MSP hike approved for all Rabi crops 2026-27
• Wheat MSP now ₹2,585/qtl, rise of ₹160 (6.6%)
• Safflower gets highest hike: ₹600/qtl
• Lentil ₹300 hike, rapeseed & mustard ₹250, gram ₹225, barley ₹170
• ₹84,263 crore expected inflow to farmers this season
• Margins: wheat 109%, mustard 93%, lentil 89%, gram 59%, barley 58%, safflower 50%
• New Pulses Mission approved with ₹11,440 crore outlay
• Target: 350 lakh tonnes production by 2030-31
• Over 2 crore farmers to benefit via seeds, procurement, support
• Focus on high-yield, pest-resistant, climate-resilient pulse varieties