(Harleen Kaur, Intern Journalist) Delhi The demands made by the farmers on the road to protest against the agricultural laws include legalizing the MSP. They are anticipating that if this does not happen then the MSP system will end. However, the reality is that the MSP system has not been a part of any law till now. Punjab, where the voice of protest is outspoken, has gained the most from the MSP this year. Ironically, only six percent of the big farmers are able to take advantage of the MSP for which the farmers are on the roads today.
The minimum support price is decided on the recommendation of CACP
The Central Government currently fixes MSPs for 23 types of commodities on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). These include 7 grains, 5 pulses, 7 oilseeds, and 4 cash crops. Actually, the CACP is not the only parliamentary recognized statutory body. MSP was announced at the time of the Green Revolution in 1965. It started in the year 1966-67 with the purchase of wheat. However, the CACP had suggested legislation in the Price Policy Report during the Kharif season in 2018-19.
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