Centre Approves 7.11 Lakh Tonnes Of Pulses, Oilseeds Procurement At MSP In 3 States
New Delhi, September 30, 2026: The Centre has approved procurement of 5.21 lakh tonnes of pulses and 1.90 lakh tonnes of oilseeds growing in this kharif season in three states -- Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka -- at a minimum support price (MSP) under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). PSS operations, implemented by the Union agriculture ministry, kickstart when the market price of notified…
New Delhi, September 30, 2026: The Union government has greenlit the purchase of 5.21 lakh tonnes of pulses and 1.90 lakh tonnes of oilseeds from Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the upcoming kharif season. This move, under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), was approved by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to shield farmers from falling market prices and guarantee profitable returns for their produce, particularly pulse and oilseed farmers.
The decision, amounting to Rs 5,547.99 crore, aims to bolster farmer security and promote domestic production of pulses and edible oils, contributing to India's self-reliance goals.
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