Centre approves large-scale MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds in four states; Uttar Pradesh gets biggest share

June 19, 2026 12:12 PM

Centre approves large-scale MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds in four states; Uttar Pradesh gets biggest share

The Centre has approved large-scale procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) in four states - Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Haryana - to ensure farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce and are protected from distress sales. The approvals were granted by Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a video conference review meeting on Thursday. According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Utta...

Centre implements steps to stabilize prices of essential commodities

January 17, 2025 5:58 PM

Centre implements steps to stabilize prices of essential commodities

The central government has introduced a series of measures to stabilize prices and ensure the availability of essential food items. These efforts are aimed at maintaining consumer affordability while safeguarding farmer profitability. The strategy encompasses boosting domestic production, revising trade policies, and ensuring the alignment of market supplies with demand. Recent policy initiatives, coupled with favorable weather conditions, are expected to support the production of key crops dur...