Shivraj Chouhan writes to Madhya Pradesh CM over Moong procurement, says 4.54 lakh MT approved under PSS
New Delhi, July 29
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has written a letter to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to clarify the position regarding the procurement of moong under the Price Support Scheme.
This comes amid the ongoing farmers' protest in Madhya Pradesh over moong procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the scrapping of the e-token system for fertilisers.
The letter was written in reference to a communication received from Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister Aadal Singh Kanshana regarding an increase in the quantity of moong procurement during the summer season of 2025-26.
The Union Minister clarified in his letter that for the summer season of 2025-26, a maximum limit of 4,54,580 metric tonnes of moong procurement has already been approved for Madhya Pradesh under the Price Support Scheme.
Out of the total 5,23,243 metric tonnes approved for various states this season, 87 per cent has been allocated to Madhya Pradesh, which is the highest in the country. The total approved quantity nationwide includes 48,298 metric tonnes for Uttar Pradesh, 2,115 metric tonnes for Haryana, 18,250 metric tonnes for Gujarat, and 4,54,580 metric tonnes for Madhya Pradesh.
Chouhan stated that under the PM-AASHA scheme guidelines for procurement through PSS, approval is granted up to a 25 per cent limit. According to scheme rules, the central government can purchase up to 25 per cent of a state's production, and any additional procurement beyond that must be carried out by the states themselves.
However, even in past years, the central government has consistently provided the maximum permissible support to Madhya Pradesh, with approvals of 2,75,645 metric tonnes in 2021-22, 2,75,645 metric tonnes in 2022-23, 3,30,763 metric tonnes in 2023-24, 4,19,692 metric tonnes in 2024-25, and 4,54,580 metric tonnes in 2025-26.
Chouhan stated that according to data received by the central government as of July 29, moong procurement in the state stands at approximately 60,000 metric tonnes.
He further stated that, keeping the broader interests of farmers in mind, the state government has been requested to ensure the prompt procurement of the remaining quantity of moong.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So MP gets 87% of all moong procurement in India? That's massive! But why is the state govt not acting faster? Shivraj ji has written a letter, Mohan Yadav needs to ensure prompt procurement. Farmers are our annadata, they shouldn't have to protest for their rights.
Good to see Centre approving such a high quantity for MP. But honestly, the 25% limit rule needs a rethink. If a state produces more, why can't the govt buy more? Bureaucratic hurdles like this make life difficult for farmers. At least Shivraj Chouhan is being proactive - he knows the ground realities well.
Been following this moong procurement issue for a while. The e-token system scrapping and now this - MP farmers are upset. Shivraj Singh Chouhan from the Centre is clarifying, but the state govt needs to step up. 60,000 MT against 4.54 lakh MT is too little. Jaago kisaan!
The farmer protests are justified - when will our leaders understand that promises on paper don't fill bellies? 4.54 lakh MT approved but procurement is crawling. The state should use its own funds if Centre's 25% limit is hit. Let's not play blame game, just get the job done for our kisaans. 🙏
Interesting stats - MP's allocation has been increasing year by year: 2.75 lakh MT in 2021-22 to 4.54 lakh MT now. But why is there always a gap between approval and actual
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