Cabinet Hikes Kharif MSP and Unveils Green Urea Roadmap

This report covers Agriculture, Food Security, and Fertilizer developments from June 22, 2026, to June 29, 2026. Key findings include the approval of 2026-27 Kharif crop prices, a strategic shift toward green fertilizer production, and reforms to the National Food Security Act.

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Weekly Executive Summary

• The Union Cabinet approved a Minimum Support Price (MSP) hike for 14 Kharif crops, setting the paddy price at ₹2,441 per quintal to ensure a 50% margin over production costs.
• The Department of Fertilizers launched a roadmap for Green Urea, planning the annual procurement of 7.24 lakh metric tonnes of Green Ammonia under a new differential subsidy mechanism (Ref).
• Amendments to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) were proposed to transition Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) entitlements from household-based to per-capita allocations.

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