India, June 24 -- https://tehelka.com/media/2025/06/'moong-'urad.jpg
The Centre has approved the procurement of summer lentils 'moong' and 'urad' in Madhya Pradesh and 'urad' in Uttar Pradesh under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).
According to an official statement, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also discussed procurement logistics with the respective state agriculture ministers and issued necessary instructions to NAFED, NCCF and state officials.
Singh stated that although the decision to procure moong and urad would place a significant financial burden on the central government, the government is committed to ensuring farmers receive the intended benefits.
Direct procurement from farmers will reduce the influence of middle...