Madhya Pradesh's moong (green gram) farmers have received a significant boost as the Central Government has approved the country's largest procurement allocation under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) programme for the Summer Marketing Season 2025-26. The state has been authorised to procure 454,000 metric tonnes of moong, accounting for nearly 87% of the total national procurement approval of 523,000 metric tonnes. With a record crop expected this season, the Madhya Pradesh Government has also requested the Centre to increase the procurement ceiling to 806,000 metric tonnes, enabling a larger number of farmers to sell their produce at MSP.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Madhya Pradesh has been allocated more than 454,000 metric tonnes of moong procurement for the 2025-26 summer season—the highest allocation granted to any state this year. Out of the 523,000 metric tonnes approved across the country, nearly 87% has been earmarked for Madhya Pradesh, reflecting the state's dominant position in moong production and the government's focus on ensuring remunerative prices for farmers.
Madhya Pradesh Government has urged the Centre to raise the procurement target after forecasting a bumper harvest. Official estimates indicate that moong has been cultivated across approximately 1.43 million hectares, with total production expected to reach around 2.016 million metric tonnes during the current season. To accommodate the larger crop and ensure wider MSP coverage, the state submitted requests to the Central Government on 14 May 2026 and 3 July 2026, seeking approval to enhance procurement to 806,000 metric tonnes.
While acknowledging the state's request, the Central Government has advised Madhya Pradesh to first complete procurement under the already approved allocation. As of 16 July 2026, only 7,947.92 metric tonnes of moong had been procured in the state approximately 2% of the approved target. Around 12,000 farmers had sold their produce under the procurement programme by that date.
Over 122,000 Farmers Benefited Last Season:
The government highlighted that during the 2024-25 Summer Marketing Season, Madhya Pradesh was approved to procure 419,692 metric tonnes of moong. Out of this allocation, 393,123.79 metric tonnes were successfully procured, with approximately ₹3,413.10 crore disbursed to farmers at MSP. The procurement programme directly benefited 122,776 farmers, providing assured prices for their produce and strengthening income security.
FAQs:
Q1. How much moong procurement has been approved for Madhya Pradesh?
The Central Government has approved 454,000 metric tonnes of moong procurement for Madhya Pradesh under the MSP programme for the Summer Marketing Season 2025-26.
Q2. Why has Madhya Pradesh requested a higher procurement limit?
The state expects a record moong harvest of around 2.016 million metric tonnes and has requested the Centre to increase the procurement target to 806,000 metric tonnes.
Q3. How much moong had been procured by 16 July 2026?
By 16 July 2026, around 7,947.92 metric tonnes of moong had been procured, with nearly 12,000 farmers participating.
Q4. How many farmers benefited from the previous season's procurement?
During the 2024-25 season, approximately 122,776 farmers benefited from MSP procurement in Madhya Pradesh.
Q5. Where can farmers get the latest MSP and agriculture updates?
Farmers can follow Khetivyapar for the latest MSP news, mandi prices, crop updates, and government agriculture schemes.
