Chugh hails hike in MSP on rabi crops, DA for central staff

New Delhi, Oct 17: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today welcomed the decision of the Modi government to enhance the MSP for rabi crops and raise Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for Central government employees, which he described as a major "Pre Diwali gift” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a statement, Chugh commended the Modi government for its continued efforts to uplift these key sections of society, mainly the farmers, through its decisions on the MSP hike for Rabi crops and the hike in DA and DR.

“The Central Government has approved an increase in the MSP for six Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. The MSP for wheat has been set at Rs 2,425 per quintal, an increase of Rs 150 per quintal and rapeseed and mustard have seen the highest increment of Rs 300 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur), an increase of Rs 275 per quintal,” the senior BJP leader said.

He added that this move will ensure that farmers receive fair prices and boost their financial well being, while also encouraging crop diversification, especially in oilseeds, and increasing domestic oilseed production.

Chugh also thanked PM Modi for the Union Cabinet’s approval of a three percent hike in DA and DR for central government employees and pensioners effective from July 1 2024. “The increase, which raises the DA from 50 percent to 53 percentof basic pay, is expected to benefit over one crore central government employees and pensioners,” he added.