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Govt. Approves Moong and Groundnut Procurement Under PSS

Govt. Approves Moong and Groundnut Procurement Under PSS
MSP boost: Moong, groundnut procurement approved under price support scheme · livemint.com

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.

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

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