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Himachal hikes ginger MSP to Rs 40/kg for natural farming
The Story in Brief
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for naturally grown ginger from Rs 30 to Rs 40 per kg, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
Sukhu said the Rs 10 hike aims to ensure remunerative returns for farmers practising natural farming and encourage greater adoption of chemical-free agriculture across the state. He described natural farming as a step towards protecting the environment, improving soil health, preserving biodiversity and ensuring nutritious food.
The state government will continue to extend policy support and financial incentives to farmers adopting natural farming, the chief minister added. The revised procurement rate is intended to strengthen the economic viability of ginger cultivation under natural farming.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Rs 10 per kg hike raises the ginger MSP by 33 percent, a significant jump for a single crop under the state's natural farming push. Farmers who have shifted to chemical-free methods now have a clearer price signal, but the decision's impact depends on how many growers can meet natural farming certification standards and whether procurement infrastructure keeps pace. Sukhu's statement commits the government to continued policy support and financial incentives, but the announcement itself does not name a budget outlay or a timeline for expanding coverage to other crops. The next step will be the actual procurement season, when the higher floor price either translates into better incomes or remains on paper if market access lags.
Source: rediff.com
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