Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Moong Procurement Lags in Madhya Pradesh
In Madhya Pradesh, the government is buying moong (green gram) from farmers, but it's happening very slowly.
The central government has set a target for the state to buy 4.55 lakh tonnes of moong, but the state government has only bought 7,000 tonnes so far.
The state government wants to buy more, but the central government has strict rules that limit how much they can buy.
Farmers are unhappy because they have to sell their moong at a lower price than the government's set price.
The state government is asking the central government to change the rules so they can buy more moong, but so far, nothing has changed.
Moong procurement in Madhya Pradesh is moving slowly, with only 7,000 tonnes procured since July 1.
The central government has set a target of 4.55 lakh tonnes, but the state government has requested an increase to 8.06 lakh tonnes.
The state government can only procure 25% of the total produce due to central regulations.
Farmers are selling moong at Rs 6,000 per quintal, lower than the MSP of Rs 8,768 per quintal.
The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and the Congress have demanded the removal of procurement conditions.
- Who
- Farmers and the Madhya Pradesh state government
- What
- Slow procurement of moong due to strict central government regulations
- When
- Procurement began on July 1 and will continue until August 10
- Where
- Various procurement centres across Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Central government regulations limit procurement to 25% of the total produce, and the state government has shown little interest in increasing procurement.
State Government's Position
Farmers' and Opposition's Position
Procurement Target
State Government's Position
The state government has requested an increase in the procurement target to 8.06 lakh tonnes but is currently struggling to meet the central government's target of 4.55 lakh tonnes.
Farmers' and Opposition's Position
Farmers and opposition parties demand the removal of procurement conditions to allow for more moong to be purchased.
Procurement Percentage
State Government's Position
The state government is bound by central regulations to procure only 25% of the total produce.
Farmers' and Opposition's Position
Farmers and opposition parties argue that the 25% procurement limit is insufficient and should be increased to 40%.
Market Price vs. MSP
State Government's Position
The state government is procuring moong at the MSP of Rs 8,768 per quintal, but the low procurement rate is affecting farmers' ability to sell at this price.
Farmers' and Opposition's Position
Farmers are forced to sell moong at a lower price of Rs 6,000 per quintal due to the lack of government procurement.
- Procurement Start Date
- July 1
- Current Procurement
- 7,000 tonnes
- Central Government Target
- 4.55 lakh tonnes
- State Government Requested Target
- 8.06 lakh tonnes
- Current Procurement Percentage
- 25%
- Requested Procurement Percentage
- 40%
- MSP for Moong
- Rs 8,768 per quintal
- Current Market Price
- Rs 6,000 per quintal