Centre Approves 7.11 Lakh Tonnes Pulses, Oilseeds Procurement at MSP in Three States

The Centre has approved procurement of 5.21 lakh tonnes of pulses and 1.90 lakh tonnes of oilseeds at minimum support price (MSP) under the Price Support Scheme across Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka for the 2026-27 kharif season. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the decision, worth Rs 5,547.99 crore, aims to protect farmers from market price declines and ensure remunerative returns.

Under the plan, Uttar Pradesh will procure 4.66 lakh tonnes of tur and 6,250 tonnes of moong. Karnataka will procure 1.15 lakh tonnes of soyabean, 13,413 tonnes of sunflower seed and 38,250 tonnes of moong. Telangana will procure 62,000 tonnes of soybean and 10,766 tonnes of moong. The minister assured transparent procurement arrangements and direct bank transfers to farmers.