Source: PIB
Context:
The Government of India has approved procurement plans worth ₹15,095.83 crore for major pulses and oilseeds for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26.
This initiative aims to ensure remunerative prices to farmers and stabilize market rates amid volatile pulse and oilseed prices.
States Covered
The approved procurement covers the following states:
- Telangana
- Odisha
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
These states are significant producers of pulses and oilseeds, especially soybean, black gram, and mung beans.
Procurement Details
| State | Crop(s) Covered | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | Mung beans, black gram, soybean | 100% procurement approved for all these crops under Price Support Scheme (PSS) |
| Odisha | Pigeon pea (tur) | Full procurement permitted |
| Maharashtra | Mung beans, black gram, soybean | Largest procurement among the four states under PSS |
| Madhya Pradesh | Soybean | Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY) to be launched for soybean |
Scheme Frameworks
- Price Support Scheme (PSS):
Central government-backed mechanism ensuring procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) to protect farmers from distress sales.- Implemented through NAFED and NCCF as central nodal agencies.
- Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY):
- A price deficiency payment scheme, where farmers receive compensation for the difference between MSP and actual market price.
- Promotes market-based sales while ensuring income protection.
Financial Outlay
- Total Procurement Value: ₹ 15,095.83 crore
- The outlay covers procurement, storage, and distribution costs of pulses and oilseeds.
- Aimed at strengthening domestic production, price stability, and self-reliance in key protein crops.
