Bhopal: A positive development for farmers in Madhya Pradesh has been announced by the Department of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture. The calendar for the procurement of crops at support prices has been released. The procurement of gram (chana), lentils (masoor), and mustard (sarson) in Madhya Pradesh will take place from March 25 to May 31. The government has issued orders regarding the procurement at support prices, ensuring that farmers receive better returns for their crops.
This year, the support prices have been fixed at Rs 5440 per quintal for gram, Rs 5650 per quintal for mustard, and Rs 6425 per quintal for lentils. The procurement at support prices will specifically target lentils in 37 districts of the state. This includes districts such as Rajgarh, Satna, Dindori, Vidisha, Sagar, Rewa, Narsinghpur, Datia, Raisen, Panna, Damoh, Mandla, Jabalpur, Shajapur, Anuppur, Sivani, Ashoknagar, Katni, Mandsaur, Agar, Sidhi, Singrauli, Sehore, Chhatarpur, Umaria, Shivpuri, Shahdol, Hoshangabad, Bhind, Ujjain, Chhindwara, Tikamgarh, Ratlam, Betul, Neemuch, Harda, and Dhar.
The procurement of mustard at support prices will cover 39 districts, including Bhind, Morena, Shivpuri, Mandsaur, Sheopurkalan, Gwalior, Balaghat, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Neemuch, Dindori, Mandla, Datia, Rewa, Singrauli, Agar, Guna, Panna, Ratlam, Satna, Ashoknagar, Shahdol, Vidisha, Rajgarh, Sivani, Anuppur, Sidhi, Jabalpur, Shajapur, Katni, Ujjain, Umaria, Raisen, Sagar, Hoshangabad, Damoh, Chhindwara, Betul, and Harda.
This initiative aims to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their crops, promoting their well-being and contributing to the agricultural prosperity of the state. The implementation of support prices for crop procurement underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the farming community and boosting the agricultural sector in Madhya Pradesh.
In conclusion, the initiation of crop procurement at support prices in Madhya Pradesh marks a significant step towards ensuring fair returns for farmers cultivating gram, lentils, and mustard. This proactive measure by the government, as announced by the Department of Farmer Welfare and Agriculture, is geared towards supporting agricultural communities and fostering economic stability in the state. As the procurement period unfolds, it is anticipated that this initiative will contribute to the overall welfare of farmers, promoting a robust agricultural sector and sustained growth in Madhya Pradesh.
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