UP Cabinet gives go-ahead to compensation for next of kin of inmates dying of unnatural causes in prisons
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a Maize Procurement Policy for the Kharif Marketing Year 2025-26 and a compensation policy for families of inmates dying of unnatural causes.
Background
The UP government approved a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 2,400 per quintal for maize. The policy targets the procurement of 25,000 metric tonnes from 25 districts using a computerized verification system and direct bank transfers within 48 hours.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMaize MSP for Kharif Marketing Year 2025-26: Rs 2,400 per quintal
- FactTargeted maize procurement: 25,000 metric tonnes from 25 districts
- FactPayment mechanism: Direct transfers to bank accounts within 48 hours via computerized verification
- SchemeMukhyamantri Shehri Vistarikaran/ Naye Shehar Protsahan Yojana: Scheme for developing new cities in Agra, Bareilly, and Prayagraj
For Mains
Q. Discuss how direct procurement mechanisms and digitized payment systems can enhance the efficacy of Minimum Support Price (MSP) policies for farmers.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transparency: Reducing middleman intervention through 48-hour direct bank transfers
- Logistical efficiency: Scaling procurement across 25 districts using computerized verification
- Social safety net: Balancing prison security with legal liability for inmate fatalities
Keywords: Minimum Support Price · Direct Benefit Transfer · Kharif Marketing Year · Digital Governance · Prison Reform
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