India's Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved an increase in the minimum support prices (MSPs) for all mandated kharif crops for the marketing season 2021-22. The highest absolute increase has been recommended for sesamum (Rs. 452 per quintal). There has also been a significant increase in the MSPs for tur, urad, groundnut, and nigerseed compared to the previous year. This increase is aimed at encouraging crop diversification.