New Delhi, June 13 -- In a significant move to support farmers, the Government of India has approved the procurement of 54,166 metric tonnes (MT) of Moong under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the summer crop season 2025-26.

The procurement will be carried out in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat, focusing on strengthening domestic pulse production and reducing the country's dependence on imports.

Additionally, 50,750 MT of Groundnut will be procured under the PSS in Uttar Pradesh for the same crop season.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, also announced an extension of the procurement period in Andhra Pradesh by 15 days, now continuing until 26th June 2025, to benefit local f...