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Agriculture
Congress says Haryana bajra farmers paid below MSP
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 01:01 AM
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The Congress party has alleged that bajra growers in Haryana are receiving prices lower than the government‑set Minimum Support Price, prompting calls for corrective action.
The Indian National Congress has publicly claimed that farmers cultivating bajra in Haryana are being paid amounts below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) announced by the government. The party's statement highlighted that such pricing discrepancies could exacerbate the financial strain on small and marginal growers in the state.
According to the allegation, market intermediaries and procurement agencies are offering rates that fall short of the MSP, undermining the intended price safety net for producers. Congress leaders have urged the state agriculture department to investigate the matter and ensure that the MSP is honoured at the point of sale.
The issue comes amid broader concerns about the viability of millets as a cash crop in northern India. While the government has set the MSP for bajra to encourage its cultivation, the party's claim suggests a gap between policy and on‑ground implementation that may affect farmer incomes.
Congress has called for a transparent audit of procurement records and for prompt corrective measures to protect the interests of bajra growers. The party has also appealed to the central government to monitor compliance across states.
No official response from the Haryana state government or the Ministry of Agriculture has been recorded at the time of reporting.
According to the allegation, market intermediaries and procurement agencies are offering rates that fall short of the MSP, undermining the intended price safety net for producers. Congress leaders have urged the state agriculture department to investigate the matter and ensure that the MSP is honoured at the point of sale.
The issue comes amid broader concerns about the viability of millets as a cash crop in northern India. While the government has set the MSP for bajra to encourage its cultivation, the party's claim suggests a gap between policy and on‑ground implementation that may affect farmer incomes.
Congress has called for a transparent audit of procurement records and for prompt corrective measures to protect the interests of bajra growers. The party has also appealed to the central government to monitor compliance across states.
No official response from the Haryana state government or the Ministry of Agriculture has been recorded at the time of reporting.