Dr. Virender Singh Lather discusses the importance of a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and its connection with India’s food security, farmer welfare, and agricultural stability.
The article argues that MSP is not only a pricing mechanism, but also a vital policy instrument that has supported India’s food self-reliance since the Green Revolution. It highlights how the absence of a legal guarantee can expose farmers to market exploitation, lower-than-MSP sales, and long-term distress.
Published in Down To Earth, the article reflects Dr. Lather’s continuing work on farmer-centric agricultural policy, food security, and the need for stronger market protections for Indian farmers.
Read the full article here:
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/agriculture/denying-msp-legal-guarantee-threat-to-india-s-food-security-94528
Dr. Virender Singh Lather examines why a legal guarantee for MSP is important for farmer welfare, agricultural stability, and India’s long-term food security.