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Centre Boosts MSP Procurement in Chhattisgarh, Launches Pulse Initiative in Bihar

The government has significantly expanded MSP procurement operations in Chhattisgarh under the PM-AASHA scheme. NCCF has launched Bihar's first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative for masoor (lentil) under the 'Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission'. As of April 22, 2026, Bihar has recorded a procurement target of 32,000 MT with 59 farmers onboarded. The initiatives aim to strengthen the MSP ecosystem, ensure better price realisation for farmers, and advance national food security.

Key Points: MSP Procurement Expanded in Chhattisgarh, Bihar Gets Pulse Initiative

  • Centre expands MSP procurement in Chhattisgarh under PM-AASHA
  • NCCF launches first structured masoor procurement in Bihar
  • 32,000 MT procurement target set for Bihar
  • Digital platforms like E-Samyukti enhance transparency and farmer participation
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Centre boosts MSP procurement in Chhattisgarh, launches structured pulse procurement in Bihar

Centre expands MSP procurement in Chhattisgarh under PM-AASHA, launches first structured pulse procurement in Bihar via NCCF, boosting farmer income and self-reliance.

"These initiatives reflect the government's continued focus on strengthening the MSP-based procurement ecosystem, ensuring better price realisation for farmers - Ministry of Consumer Affairs"

New Delhi, April 23

The government on Thursday said it has significantly expanded MSP procurement operations in Chhattisgarh, along with launching Bihar's first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative under the 'Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission'.

The government strengthened MSP procurement under the PM-AASHA scheme, with the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Ltd. (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) playing a central role in Chhattisgarh.

Also, NCCF has initiated organised procurement of masoor (lentil) in Bihar for the first time, marking a key step towards self-reliance in pulse production.

The initiative is supported by scientific storage through WDRA-approved warehouses operated in collaboration with the Central Warehousing Corporation, said Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.

As of April 22, 2026, Bihar has recorded procurement target of 32,000 MT (Masoor); registered 16 PACS/FPOs, onboarded 59 farmers and completed 100.4 MT procurement.

NAFED is also preparing to scale operations under the Price Support Scheme through its cooperative network across the state.

In Chhattisgarh, procurement under PM-AASHA has gained momentum with digitised farmer participation through the E-Samyukti portal and extensive awareness campaigns, including grassroots outreach and Doordarshan engagement, according to the ministry.

Moreover, a network of 85 PACS centres is currently operational, with procurement underway in districts such as Dhamtari, Durg, Balod, Balodabazar, Raipur, Raigarh, and Sarangarh. Operations are set to expand to Sarguja, Kondagaon, and Koriya.

NCCF and NAFED remain committed to scaling up operations in both states, contributing to national food security and price stabilisation while advancing the objectives of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, according to the official statement.

According to the ministry, these initiatives reflect the government's continued focus on strengthening the MSP-based procurement ecosystem, ensuring better price realisation for farmers, and integrating them into formal supply chains.

The expansion of procurement infrastructure and digital platforms is expected to further enhance transparency, efficiency, and outreach.

- IANS

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Rohit L
Good initiative but 100.4 MT procured in Bihar against target of 32,000 MT? That's just 0.3%! Why announce such big targets when ground reality is so poor? Farmers need to be registered first, awareness needs to reach every village. Paper announcements won't fill stomachs.
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Priya S
As a housewife who buys dal every week, I can say masoor prices have been killing us. Atmanirbhar in pulses is needed badly. But why only Bihar and Chhattisgarh? What about UP, MP, Rajasthan where pulses are grown? Need pan-India approach. WDRA storage is a plus - at least quality won't suffer.
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Karthik V
Digitised farmer participation through E-Samyukti is the way forward. But ground level challenges remain - many small farmers in Chhattisgarh don't have smartphones or internet. How will they access this portal? Need to complement with physical facilitation centres. Also 85 PACS for entire state seems low.
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Naveen S
Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! MSP procurement is critical for farmer welfare. The NCCF-NAFED combo is powerful. But need to ensure storage doesn't rot - WDRA warehouses are good but maintenance is key. Also, why only masoor? What about chana, urad, moong? Diversify procurement to cover all pulses.
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Michael C
Interesting to see structured procurement expanding to Bihar. The 16 PACS/FPOs registered is a start but needs massive scaling. As someone who follows Indian agriculture, I appreciate the digital transparency push with E-Samyuk

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