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In January 2022, the Centre has re-appointed whom as the Chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) in January 2022?

In January 2022, the Centre has re-appointed whom as the Chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) in January 2022? Correct Answer Vijay Paul Sharma

The correct answer is Vijay Paul Sharma.

Key Points

  • The Centre has re-appointed Vijay Paul Sharma as the Chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) after he relinquished the post in May 2021 following the completion of the five-year tenure.
  • Sharma was first appointed as CACP Chairman in June 2016.
  • Naveen P Singh, a member of the CACP, was officiating as the Chairman after Sharma’s tenure ended. 

Additional Information

  • CACP:
    • The Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices (CACP) is an attached office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
    • It came into existence in January 1965.
    • Currently, the Commission comprises a Chairman, Member Secretary, one Member (Official) and two Members (Non-Official).
    • It is mandated to recommend minimum support prices (MSPs) to incentivize the cultivators to adopt modern technology, and raise productivity and overall grain production.

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