Maharashtra: Over 950 MSP Procurement Centres Planned For Kharif 2026-27; 15.28 Lakh Tonnes Storage Capacity Arranged
Mumbai: Maharashtra Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal has directed officials to ensure that all procurement centres have adequate facilities for farmers and that storage arrangements for agricultural produce are meticulously planned ahead of the 2026-27 kharif season. Facilities For Farmers Prioritised At a review meeting on preparations for procurement under the Centre’s Minimum Support Price…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal has directed officials to ensure all procurement centres for the 2026-27 kharif season have adequate farmer facilities and storage arrangements. More than 950 centres are planned, with a total storage capacity of 15.28 lakh metric tonnes. MSPs for soybean, tur and urad have been increased for the upcoming season.
Maharashtra State Warehousing Corporation will utilize 168 owned warehouses and rent additional space, along with private warehouses, to accommodate the procured produce. Provision of basic amenities, such as seating, drinking water, toilet facilities, gunny bags, transportation and warehouses, is essential at procurement centres.
QR-code tagging will be introduced to enhance monitoring and traceability. The procurement process will be managed by NAFED and NCCF in respective districts, with state-level nodal agencies overseeing the implementation.
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