Gujarat to begin summer moong procurement at MSP from July 7; 14,383 farmers registered
Gandhinagar, July 1
The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced that procurement of summer moong at the Minimum Support Price will begin across the state from July 7 under the Price Support Scheme of the Central government's PM-AASHA Yojana.
According to a press release issued by the Gujarat CMO, the decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. Sharing the details, Gujarat government spokesperson and Minister Jitubhai Vaghani said the procurement drive has been launched in the interest of farmers to ensure they receive remunerative prices for their produce.
Vaghani said the Government of India has fixed the MSP for summer moong at Rs 8,768 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season. He said that whenever market prices fall below the MSP, procurement of the summer moong crop is undertaken in Gujarat under the Price Support Scheme of the PM-AASHA Yojana to safeguard farmers from financial losses.
According to the Minister, a total of 14,383 farmers from across Gujarat have registered to sell their summer moong at the MSP. To facilitate the procurement process, the state government has designated 51 procurement centres across different districts where registered farmers will be able to sell their produce.
He said all registered farmers will receive information regarding their procurement schedule through SMS. Farmers will be required to visit their allotted procurement centre with their stock of moong on the date and time mentioned in the message.
Vaghani further said that for the 2025-26 procurement season, the quantity of moong to be purchased from each farmer will be determined based on the sown area, taking into account a productivity norm of 1,200 kilograms per hectare.
He added that the maximum procurement limit has been fixed at 1,500 kilograms, equivalent to 75 mann, per farmer.
Appealing to farmers, the Minister urged all registered beneficiaries across the state to participate in the procurement process within the stipulated time to avail themselves of the maximum benefits under the scheme.
The Price Support Scheme under the Centre's PM-AASHA Yojana enables procurement of eligible agricultural commodities at the notified MSP whenever market prices decline below the support price, intending to protect farmers' incomes.
— ANI
Reader Comments
MSP is crucial for small farmers. Summer moong is a popular crop in Gujarat, and Rs 8,768 per quintal is decent. But the 1,500 kg limit per farmer seems low - what if someone has a bigger harvest? They should consider raising the cap.
Finally some positive news for farmers! The PM-AASHA Yojana is working on ground level. 51 procurement centers across Gujarat will help reduce transportation costs. But government should ensure timely payment directly to farmers' accounts.
Have seen similar announcements before. Let's see if actual procurement happens without corruption at centers. Farmers from my district say agents sometimes demand cuts. Need strict monitoring of 51 centers by district officials.
As someone who works in agri-trade, this is a well-structured MSP program. 1,200 kg per hectare productivity norm seems realistic for summer moong in Gujarat's irrigated regions. Good to see 14,383 farmers registered - that's decent farmer participation.
MSP is the only guarantee for farmers in volatile markets. Summer moong doesn't get much attention but it's a profitable short-duration crop. Hope this encourages more farmers to grow pulses and reduce our import dependency. Great step! 🌾
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