NT Verdict
Misleading
The Claim Being Checked
“The government provides MSP at 1.5 times cost of production to all farmers”
Said by
PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
Where
Kisan Sammelan address, Varanasi
When
Jan 15, 2026
NT Verdict
Misleading
Accurate data used in a way that creates a false impression.
What NT Found
MSP is set at 1.5× the 'A2+FL' cost (paid-out costs + family labour value). The 2018 Swaminathan Commission promise was 1.5× 'C2' cost, which adds imputed land rent — 22-35% higher than A2+FL. The government delivered the spirit of the promise using a different, smaller cost base. Also, only ~6% of farmers actually sell at MSP due to limited procurement infrastructure.
How We Verified This
Step 1 — Claim Flagged
Claim attributed to PM Narendra Modi (Prime Minister of India) via Kisan Sammelan address, Varanasi on Jan 15, 2026. Assigned to fact-checker Radhika Singh for verification.
Evidence 1
CACP 2025-26: All kharif MSPs set at A2+FL × 1.5 — technically fulfilled
Evidence 2
Swaminathan Commission (2006) specifically recommended 1.5× C2 cost (includes land rent)
Evidence 3
At C2 basis: paddy MSP should be ₹3,180/qtl; actual MSP = ₹2,300/qtl (27% lower)
Evidence 4
A2+FL excludes imputed land rental cost — a legitimate farmer input expense
Evidence 5
Only 6% of farmers actually sell at MSP — procurement limited to wheat/rice in select states
Evidence 6
Oilseeds and pulses have MSP but negligible procurement infrastructure
Final Verdict
Misleading — Accurate data used in a way that creates a false impression.
Sources Consulted
5 sourcesCACP Price Policy 2025-26 Kharif Crops
official
MS Swaminathan Commission 5th Report 2006
official
Shanta Kumar Committee Report – NITI Aayog
expert
ICRIER Farm Policy Analysis 2025
expert
NSSO Agricultural Survey 70th Round
database
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