AMN / NEW DELHI

Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has demanded the Centre for a hike in minimum support price of paddy. Addressing party’s day-long protest here Tuesday, Mr Patnaik said, the Centre should immediately hike MSP for paddy to 2,930 rupees per quintal to boost the income of farmers.

He said the Centre should honour its commitment to implement Swaminathan Committee’s recommendations.