Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan approves Rs 5,547.99 crore procurement of pulses, oilseeds under PSS for Kharif season

Chouhan said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the welfare of farmers, increasing their incomes and strengthening self-reliance in agriculture remain key priorities of the government. He said the government is working to ensure that farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce and that procurement mechanisms are made more transparent and accessible. Under the approved procurement plan, farmers in the three states will benefit from large-scale procurement of key pulses and oilseeds at MSP.

In Uttar Pradesh, the largest share of the approved procurement, worth 3,992.57 crore, has been sanctioned. This includes procurement of 4,66,000 metric tonnes of tur valued at 3,937.70 crore and 6,250 metric tonnes of moong valued at 54.87 crore at MSP.

For pulse and oilseed farmers in Karnataka, procurement worth 1,107 crore has been approved under PSS. This includes 1,15,500 metric tonnes of soybean valued at 659.27 crore, 38,250 metric tonnes of moong valued at 335.83 crore and 13,413 metric tonnes of sunflower valued at 111.90 crore.

In Telangana, procurement worth 448.42 crore has been approved. This comprises 62,000 metric tonnes of soybean valued at 353.90 crore and 10,766 metric tonnes of moong valued at 94.52 crore, to be procured at MSP under the Price Support Scheme.

Chouhan said the decision will provide greater economic security to farmers while encouraging domestic production of pulses and oilseeds and contributing to Indias efforts towards self-reliance in pulses and edible oils. He assured that procurement arrangements at all designated centres will remain transparent and that farmers will receive payment for their produce directly into their bank accounts in a timely manner. (ANI)