July 30, 2026 11:45 AM
MP raises moong procurement limit to 60% at MSP, suspends e-token system for fertiliser distribution
The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday increased the procurement limit for the summer moong crop from 25 per cent to 60 per cent of a farmer's produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and suspended the recently introduced e-token system for fertiliser distribution following protests by farmers. Announcing the decision, Agriculture Minister Edal Singh Kanshana said the move was taken after consultations with farmer representatives and with the aim of safeguarding farmers' interests. The C...