Kharif 2026-27: ₹5,547.99 Crore Approved for Crop Procurement in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved a significant budget for the procurement of pulses and oilseeds across three states under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has taken a significant decision under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Kharif marketing season 2026-27. The Central Government has approved a total amount of ₹5,547.99 crore for the procurement of major pulse and oilseed crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka.
The primary objective of this decision is to protect farmers from falling market prices and ensure they receive a remunerative price for their produce. According to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government is committed to the welfare of farmers, increasing their income, and making the agricultural sector self-reliant. He stated that the government aims to ensure food growers get a fair price for their yield, for which the procurement mechanism is being made more transparent and accessible.
The state-wise details of the procurement are as follows:
Uttar Pradesh: A total procurement of ₹3,992.57 crore has been approved for the state. This includes the purchase of 4,66,000 metric tonnes of Tur worth ₹3,937.70 crore and 6,250 metric tonnes of Moong worth ₹54.87 crore.
Karnataka: Procurement worth ₹1,107 crore has been approved for the producers of Karnataka. Under this, 1,15,500 metric tonnes of Soybean worth ₹659.27 crore, 38,250 metric tonnes of Moong worth ₹335.83 crore, and 13,413 metric tonnes of Sunflower worth ₹111.90 crore will be purchased.
Telangana: A total approval of ₹448.42 crore has been granted for the farmers of Telangana, which includes the procurement of 62,000 metric tonnes of Soybean worth ₹353.90 crore and 10,766 metric tonnes of Moong worth ₹94.52 crore.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed confidence that this step will not only provide economic security to farmers but also help India become self-reliant in the sectors of pulses and edible oils. He further assured that arrangements at all procurement centers will remain transparent and payments to farmers will be made in a timely manner directly into their bank accounts.
