Black gram (urad) growers in Tamil Nadu are set to benefit from a government-backed procurement drive as NAFED has commenced purchasing the crop under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. Farmers will receive ₹78 per kilogram for their produce, ensuring fair compensation and protection from volatile market prices.
The procurement operation is being carried out through regulated agricultural markets in the Kamuthi region, where NAFED plans to procure up to 875 metric tonnes of black gram. The initiative is expected to provide a reliable marketing channel for pulse farmers and reduce the impact of low market rates during the harvesting season.
Officials have emphasized that only produce meeting prescribed quality parameters will be accepted. Factors such as moisture content, impurities, damaged grains, and broken seeds will be assessed before procurement. The move is aimed at encouraging better crop quality while maintaining transparency in the purchasing process.
Eligible farmers will need to complete registration before selling their produce at designated procurement centres. Required documents include proof of land ownership or cultivation, identity verification, and bank account details. Registration will help streamline procurement and ensure that benefits reach genuine cultivators.
To ensure timely and transparent transactions, payments for procured black gram will be transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts. The state government and agricultural marketing agencies have put systems in place to facilitate quick disbursal of funds, reducing delays and improving financial security for growers.
Major Boost for Pulse Farmers:
Black gram is one of Tamil Nadu’s important pulse crops and is widely cultivated across several districts of the state. The MSP procurement programme is expected to provide income stability to farmers, encourage pulse cultivation, and strengthen domestic production. Agricultural experts believe that such interventions not only safeguard farmer interests but also contribute to improving the country’s pulse supply chain and food security.
FAQs:
Q1. What is the MSP for black gram in Tamil Nadu?
The MSP for black gram under the current procurement drive is ₹78 per kilogram.
Q2. Which agency is procuring black gram from farmers?
NAFED is conducting the procurement under the MSP scheme.
Q3. Where is the procurement operation being carried out?
The procurement is being conducted through regulated agricultural markets in the Kamuthi region.
Q4. What documents are required for registration?
Farmers need land ownership/cultivation proof, identity proof, and bank account details.
Q5. How will farmers receive payment for their produce?
Payments will be transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts through the official procurement system.
