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Copra MSP Hiked to Rs 12,100/qtl: Govt Budget of Rs 855 Crore

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By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi   Dec 20, 2024 20:21

Indian government raises minimum support price (MSP) for copra by up to Rs 420, reaching Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025. The move involves a budget allocation of Rs 855 crore.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (PTI) The government on Friday announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for copra by up to Rs 420 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025 with a budget outlay of Rs 855 crore.

A decision in this regard was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The MSP for 'milling copra' has been increased by Rs 420 to Rs 11,582 per quintal, while for 'ball copra' by Rs 100 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters.

The total financial implication would be Rs 855 crore.

Cooperative agencies Nafed and NCCF will be the central nodal agencies for the procurement of copra, he added.
Source: PTI
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