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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a new minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 900 per quintal for potatoes to aid farmers and prevent distress sales. She also criticized the Damodar Valley Corporation for releasing water without notice, damaging crops. The state government has created a Rs 321 crore fund for crop insurance and will purchase damaged potatoes to help farmers.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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