In India, the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) are crucial for providing a safety net to farmers by assuring a minimum price for their produce. The determination of these prices plays a significant role in the agricultural sector and overall economy. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) is the authoritative body responsible for recommending the MSP.
The CACP evaluates a variety of factors before making its recommendations, including:
By considering these factors, the CACP aims to ensure that the MSP is fair and beneficial for both the farmers and the market. The recommendations made by the CACP are aimed at incentivizing farmers to adopt the best practices and inputs to increase agricultural productivity.
| Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product (Rupees in Crores) | |||||
| At Current Prices | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | |
| 1. | Final Consumption Expenditures | 448 | 525 | 617 | 696 |
| 2. | Gross Fixed Capital Formation | 206 | 241 | 286 | 307 |
| 3. | Change in Inventory Stocks | 18 | 27 | 17 | 17 |
| 4. | Exports of Goods & Services | 130 | 171 | 215 | 243 |
| 5. | Imports of Goods & Services | 165 | 205 | 272 | 311 |
| At Constant 2004-05 Prices | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | |
| 1. | Final Consumption Expenditures | 340 | 368 | 400 | 421 |
| 2. | Gross Fixed Capital Formation | 159 | 117 | 199 | 200 |
| 3. | Change in Inventory Stocks | 14 | 21 | 12 | 11 |
| 4. | Exports of Goods & Services | 100 | 120 | 138 | 145 |
| 5. | Imports of Goods & Services | 133 | 154 | 187 | 199 |