1 year ago
Govt. Approves Moong and Groundnut Procurement Under PSS
The government is buying moong and groundnut crops from farmers at a guaranteed price to help them.
They'll buy moong from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, and groundnut from Uttar Pradesh.
This Price Support Scheme ensures farmers get a fair price, even if market prices are low.
The government increased the minimum prices for these crops, which aims to encourage farmers to grow more and reduce the need for imports.
This is part of a larger plan to support farmers' income and promote self-sufficiency in pulses.
Government to procure moong and groundnut crops under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).
54,166 tonnes of moong to be procured from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
50,750 tonnes of groundnut will be procured from Uttar Pradesh.
MSP for summer moong increased to ₹8,768 per quintal for 2025-26.
MSP for groundnut set at ₹7,263 per quintal for the 2025-26 season.
- Who
- The government.
- What
- Government approved procurement of moong and groundnut under the Price Support Scheme.
- Where
- Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat.
- When
- Summer crop season 2025-26.
- Why
- To incentivize farmers and ensure they receive remunerative prices.
Farmers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Price Support
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers benefit from government intervention to stabilize prices and ensure fair income.
Government's Perspective
No opposing view given.
Key facts
- Moong Procurement
- 54,166 tonnes
- States for Moong
- Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat
- Groundnut Procurement
- 50,750 tonnes
- State for Groundnut
- Uttar Pradesh
- Moong MSP 2025-26
- ₹8,768 per quintal
- Groundnut MSP 2025-26
- ₹7,263 per quintal
- Scheme
- Price Support Scheme (PSS)
- Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Sources
Madhya Pradesh Government Refuses To Procure Moong, Will Ask Traders To Increase Rates
Centre okays purchase of moong from farmers under price support scheme
Govt approves procurement of 54,166 tonnes moong, 50,750 tonnes groundnut under PSS

