What exactly would be the kharif MSP of 2018-19 remains a big question

The provision of consultation with the states has further created confusion on MSP

It’s almost the end of June and the central government is yet to announce the minimum support prices (MSPs) for kharif crops for the 2018-19 marketing season starting next month. Sources said the bone of contention is prices fixed for a few crops and their impact on inflation. 

Though there is no obligation on the part of the government to announce them by any date, MSPs have acquired added significance this year with the Centre promising the prices 50 per cent over the cost of production from this season.

In reply to a question in Parliament a few years ago,