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Centre plots contingency plan as farm price fall sparks fears
Mint Hyderabad
|October 25, 2025
ernment. We are discussing the issue with the concerned departments to work out a plan to ensure that farmers are not affected by the distress in pricing,” said one of the two people mentioned above.
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The development gains significance since around 42% of India’ population depends on agriculture for livelihood.
“Besides assured procurement at the MSP, the plan is expected to include supportive measures such as facilitating the export of farmers’ produce to international markets and covering part of the losses arising from the current price slump,” said the second person.
This story is from the October 25, 2025 edition of Mint Hyderabad.
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