<h1>Government Approves Higher MSPs for 2021-22 Kharif Crops, Boosts Sesamum, Tur, Urad Prices to Aid Farmers.</h1> The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved increased Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for Kharif crops for the 2021-22 marketing season to ensure fair remuneration for farmers. The highest MSP increase is for sesamum, followed by tur and urad. The MSP adjustments aim to encourage crop diversification, particularly towards oilseeds, pulses, and coarse cereals. The initiative aligns with the Union Budget 2018-19's goal of setting MSPs at 1.5 times the cost of production. The government also launched a special Kharif strategy to boost pulse production and approved a plan for distributing high-yielding oilseed varieties to enhance productivity.