Government procurement of pulses and oilseeds.

19-Dec-2024 11:01 AM

Government procurement of pulses and oilseeds.
The government's procurement of pulses and oilseeds has been an important effort to ensure stable prices and support farmers. Here's a summary of the procurement details:
Rabi 2023-24 Procurement:
Total Pulses Procured:
The government procured 6.41 lakh metric tonnes of pulses in the Rabi 2023-24 season.
Breakdown by type:
Lentil: 2.49 lakh tonnes
Gram: 0.43 lakh tonnes
Moong: 3.48 lakh tonnes
Oilseeds Procurement:
A total of 12.19 lakh metric tonnes of oilseeds were procured during the Rabi 2023-24 season.
Kharif 2024 Procurement (as of 11 December 2024):
Soybean Procurement:
5.62 lakh tonnes of soybean were procured.
Cumulative Procurement (2018-19 to 2024):
Over the period from 2018-19 to 2024, the government has procured 195.39 lakh tonnes of pulses, oilseeds, and copra at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
This procurement strategy helps stabilize domestic prices, assures farmers of a fair price for their crops, and boosts overall agricultural security in India.