According to officials familiar with the discussions, the proposal comes amid rising production costs, higher cane prices, and the need to ensure timely payments to farmers. The hike, if approved, would mark one of the largest MSP revisions in recent years for the sugar industry.
Read MoreAccording to the BJP, recent challenges in procurement of crops like maize, paddy, and sugarcane have added to the hardships faced by the farming community.
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