Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has approved a major procurement plan for pulses and oilseeds for the Kharif 2025–26 season. This approval covers the states of Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, with a total sanctioned procurement value of ₹15,095.83 crore, directly benefiting lakhs of farmers across these regions.
The approval has been granted under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) and other schemes of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. The decision was taken during a high-level virtual meeting chaired by Shri Chouhan, attended by state agriculture ministers and senior officials.
Telangana, the government has approved the procurement of 4,430 metric tonnes of moong (green gram) — accounting for 25% of the state’s total production — under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) at a cost of ₹38.44 crore. Additionally, 100% procurement of urad (black gram) and 25% procurement of soybean has also been sanctioned for the state.
Odisha, the procurement of 18,470 metric tonnes of arhar (pigeon pea), representing 100% of the state’s production, has been approved under the PSS with a budget allocation of ₹147.76 crore.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra will witness one of the largest-ever government procurement drives for pulses and oilseeds under the PSS. The approved procurement includes:
For Madhya Pradesh, the government has approved the procurement of 22,21,632 metric tonnes of soybean under the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) for the Kharif 2025–26 season, involving a financial allocation of ₹1,775.53 crore.
A Step Toward Building an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’:
Union Minister Shri Chouhan stated that these approvals aim to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their produce and are protected from market volatility. He added that this initiative is a major step toward stabilizing farmers’ incomes and realizing the vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India).
He emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government’s top priority is to secure the income and dignity of farmers. The record procurement of pulses and oilseeds will not only enhance production but also provide assured income and long-term financial stability for farmers.
100% Procurement Through NAFED and NCCF:
Shri Chouhan further informed that the government has made arrangements for 100% procurement of tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (lentil) through NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) and NCCF (National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India).
This, he said, will pave the way for self-reliance in pulse production across the country. The minister also directed officials to ensure strict monitoring and transparency so that the direct benefits reach farmers without any delay or middlemen involvement.
