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Farmers In India: Impact of Minimum Support Price, Exploitation in Mandis, and Conditions Leading to Distress Selling
Abstract: Indian agriculture remains dominated by small and marginal farmers who face persistent income insecurity despite the existence of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system. The MSP, designed to provide remunerative prices and food‑security procurement, has produced significant benefits in select regions and crops—especially wheat and paddy in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. However, its coverage is uneven, with many farmers in pulses, oilseeds, and horticulture regions selling below …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2026 Read article