Cabinet decision highlights: Modi govt hikes MSP on raw jute, extends National Health Mission for 5 yrs

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday hiked the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute for the 2025-26 marketing season to Rs 5,650 per quintal. This move ensures farmers a 66.8% return over the All-India weighted average cost of production, said union minister Piyush Goyal in a press briefing.

Compared to the previous marketing season of 2024-25, where the MSP was Rs 5,335 per quintal, this is a hike of Rs 315 per quintal. The new pricing aims to provide better remuneration to jute farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices in the sector.

This decision marks a steady increase in the MSP of raw jute over the years. In 2014-15, the MSP stood at Rs 2,400 per quintal. The latest figure of Rs 5,650 per quintal represents a 2.35-fold increase over the past decade, showcasing the government’s commitment to improving farmers’ incomes.



The MSP increase also aligns with the government’s broader strategy to support the agriculture sector and enhance rural livelihoods.

In addition, the Union Cabinet approved continuation of National Health Mission for another five years.

Briefing reporters about the decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting, Goyal said the Mission has met historic targets in the last 10 years.

Goyal pointed out that nearly 12 lakh healthcare workers joined the National Health Mission (NHM) between 2021 and 2022 and India fought the Covid-19 pandemic under the Mission.