Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Agriculture Ministry to Procure Pulses, Oilseeds in UP and Gujarat
The Indian government, led by the Agriculture Minister, has decided to buy crops from farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
This includes crops like urad, tur, moong, sesame, groundnut, and soybean.
The government will spend over 13,000 crore rupees on these purchases.
The process will be done online using a digital system with biometric checks to make it transparent and easier for farmers.
This measure is intended to support farmers and make sure the process is fair.
The Ministry of Agriculture approved the procurement of pulses and oilseeds for the 2025-26 Kharif season.
Procurement will include urad, tur, moong, sesame, groundnut, and soybean.
Total procurement is worth Rs 13,890.60 crore.
The procurement will be carried out in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
The process is intended to be transparent and digital, with biometric authentication.
- Who
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Agriculture Ministers, and officials from UP, Gujarat, and the Central Government
- What
- Approval for the procurement of pulses and oilseeds
- When
- For the Kharif 2025–26 season
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
- Why
- To protect farmer interests and ensure transparent procurement
Farmers
Government
Farmer Benefits
Farmers
Ensure farmers get fair prices and timely payments for their produce.
Government
Protect farmer interests through transparent procurement and fair prices.
- Procurement Approved By
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- States Involved
- Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat
- Crops
- Urad, Tur, Moong, Sesame, Groundnut, Soybean
- Total Procurement Value
- Rs 13,890.60 crore
- Procurement Process
- Digital, Transparent
