The two main crop cycles in India are Kharif (summer) and Rabi (winter). The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends MSPs, and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) makes the final decision.
How many times in a year Government of India announces Minimum Support Price ?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2017 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Policies and Programs (MSP, Subsidies))
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