The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has taken a significant step under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) to benefit farmers. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the extension of the procurement period for Tur (Arhar) in Andhra Pradesh till 26 June 2025. This decision aims to ensure that farmers receive a fair Minimum Support Price (MSP) and have sufficient time to sell their produce.
The government's schemes—Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS), Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), and Price Stabilization Fund (PSF)—are designed to protect farmers' income from market fluctuations and ensure they receive remunerative prices for their produce. The PSS, in particular, is activated when the market price of notified pulses, oilseeds, or copra falls below the MSP during peak harvesting periods.
Big Move for Moong Procurement: For the summer crop season 2025-26, the government has approved the procurement of 54,166 metric tonnes of moong under the PSS in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
A Step toward Pulse Self-Sufficiency: To boost domestic production and reduce dependency on imports, the central government has decided to procure 100% of the state's production of tur, urad, and masoor under the PSS for the procurement year 2024-25. This procurement will be conducted through central nodal agencies such as NAFED and NCCF. Additionally, in the Union Budget 2025, the government announced the continuation of this initiative until the financial year 2028-29. This long-term strategy aims to make India self-reliant in pulse production and encourage farmers to increase cultivation.
