However, in the highest sesame-producing state - West Bengal - sowing begins in February and March.Īs sesame gets the highest MSP jump, ThePrint looks at the production, output, and export of the oilseed crop. The kharif crop of sesame is mainly grown in arid and semi-arid regions such as Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Sesame is a shorter-duration crop, with a duration of 80-90 days. The production of sesame seeds in India yields on an average around 40 -50 percent oil produce. Moreover, around 75-80 per cent of sesame seeds are grown in the monsoon season, also known as the kharif season. The crop is drought-tolerant due to its extensive root system but requires adequate moisture for germination and early growth. It has the highest oil content among oilseed crops. Sesame is also used as an ingredient in soaps, cosmetics, lubricants, and medicines.
Sesame is eaten as a whole seed and also used as a cooking oil since it is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and helps in cholesterol and diabetes-related ailments. This translates to a 6.59 per cent hike, the highest among all crops this year. However, the MSP of sesame was raised by Rs 452/quintal to Rs 7,307/quintal, against last year’s Rs 6,855/quintal. The MSP of tur and urad has been increased by Rs 300/quintal in absolute terms for 2021-22 to Rs 6,300/quintal while the MSP of groundnut seed has been increased to Rs 5,550/quintal from Rs 5,275/quintal.
New Delhi: The central government announced an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of kharif crops for the 2021-22 season.
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