Shivraj Singh Chouhan Approves ₹5,547 Crore MSP Procurement for Kharif Season
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves ₹5,547.99 crore procurement for pulses and oilseeds in UP, Telangana, and Karnataka.
In a major boost to the agricultural sector, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has greenlit a massive procurement plan worth ₹5,547.99 crore under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). This initiative, aimed at the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27, is designed to safeguard farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka from market price volatility by ensuring they receive remunerative returns for their produce.
Boosting Farmer Income and Self-Reliance
The decision focuses on the large-scale procurement of essential pulses and oilseeds at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Speaking on the move, Chouhan emphasized that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the government's core priorities include enhancing farmer welfare, increasing rural incomes, and fostering self-reliance in the agricultural sector. By securing these prices, the government aims to encourage domestic production and reduce dependence on imports for pulses and edible oils.
State-Wise Breakdown of the Procurement Plan
The allocation of the ₹5,547.99 crore budget varies significantly across the three beneficiary states, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the lion's share of the funds.
- Uttar Pradesh: The state has been sanctioned the largest portion, amounting to ₹3,992.57 crore. This includes:
- 4,66,000 metric tonnes of tur (valued at ₹3,937.70 crore).
- 6,250 metric tonnes of moong (valued at ₹54.87 crore).
- Karnataka: A total of ₹1,107 crore has been approved for pulse and oilseed farmers, covering:
- 1,15,500 metric tonnes of soybean (valued at ₹659.27 crore).
- 38,250 metric tonnes of moong (valued at ₹335.83 crore).
- 13,413 metric tonnes of sunflower (valued at ₹111.90 crore).
- Telangana: The state is set to receive ₹448.42 crore for the procurement of:
- 62,000 metric tonnes of soybean (valued at ₹353.90 crore).
- 10,766 metric tonnes of moong (valued at ₹94.52 crore).
Commitment to Transparency and Direct Payments
Addressing concerns regarding the efficiency of government schemes, Chouhan assured that all procurement arrangements at designated centers would remain strictly transparent. He further committed to ensuring that farmers receive their payments directly into their bank accounts in a timely manner, providing them with much-needed economic security and peace of mind during the harvesting season.