Centre approves MSP procurement for moong, groundnut in UP
Lucknow: The central govt has accepted the Uttar Pradesh govt's request to procure moong (green gram) and groundnut at the minimum support price (MSP).
During a video conference on Wednesday with union minister of agriculture and farmers' welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi informed Chouhan that during the Zaid (summer crop) season of 2024–25, moong has been sown over 1.60 lakh hectares and groundnut over 1.74 lakh hectares in the state.
He requested that these crops be procured at MSP—a request that was readily accepted by the union minister.
For the Zaid 2024–25 season, the procurement target has been set at 34,720 metric tonnes for moong and 50,750 metric tonnes for groundnut. This decision is expected to benefit a large number of farmers in Uttar Pradesh.
Chouhan also assured that, if needed, the procurement targets for moong and groundnut could be increased.
Additionally, he stated that if a proposal is received for the procurement of urad (black gram), it will also be approved.
Shahi expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union minister for the decision taken in the interest of farmers. He also urged the Centre to procure maize—currently being cultivated on approximately 4.80 lakh hectares during the Zaid season—at MSP to further boost farmers' income.
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