The Minimum Support Price – or MSP – is among the most visible and politically charged agricultural instruments in India. Announced before each sowing season, MSP is pitched as the safety net that ensures farmers will get a minimum guaranteed price for their crop, even if market rates collapse. It promises protection from distress sales, stabilises incomes, and underwrites the dignity of those who till the land. Over decades, MSP has become a powerful symbol of governmental commitment to farmer welfare, food security, and rural livelihoods. Read More
