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The Indian government has extended the tur purchase deadline for Maharashtra farmers until May 28, providing significant relief to agricultural communities struggling with market challenges. Over 1.37 lakh farmers have registered for the procurement process, with more than 1.02 lakh metric tonnes already purchased. The Centre has sanctioned procurement of nearly 3 lakh metric tonnes of tur at a guaranteed price of Rs 7,550 per tonne. This move aims to support farmers by ensuring they can sell their produce at a stable price during difficult market conditions.

Key Points: Modi Govt Extends Tur Purchase Deadline for Maharashtra Farmers

  • Centre approves procurement of 2,97,430 metric tonnes of tur
  • 764 procurement centres operational across Maharashtra
  • Guaranteed purchase price set at Rs 7,550 per tonne
  • Deadline extended to help farmers facing market challenges
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Centre has extended tur purchase deadline till May 28: Maha Minister

Centre helps Maharashtra farmers by extending tur procurement deadline to May 28, supporting agricultural community amid challenging conditions

Centre has extended tur purchase deadline till May 28: Maha Minister
"Farmers are benefiting greatly from the guaranteed price - Jayakumar Rawal, Maharashtra Marketing Minister"

Mumbai, May 22

In a major relief to the farmers, who are struggling to cope with the havoc wreaked by the unseasonal rains and procurement of pending tur stock, the Centre has extended the deadline for its purchase till May 28.

“Considering the demand of the tur farmers and public representatives in Maharashtra, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has now extended the deadline for the procurement of tur under the price support scheme (PSS) through NAFED and NCCF till May 28. This has brought great relief to the tur farmers in the state,” said the Maharashtra Marketing Minister Jayakumar Rawal here on Thursday.

He has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for extending the deadline for the procurement of tur, considering the demand of the tur farmers.

The deadline for purchasing tur in the state was extended till May 13. Keeping in view the demand of tur farmers, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Marketing Minister Jayakumar Rawal had requested the Central government to extend the deadline for purchasing tur. A similar proposal was sent by the Marketing Department to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Welfare. Taking cognisance of this demand, this deadline has been extended till May 28, said the government release.

Minister Rawal said that in the state, 1,37,458 farmers have registered online for the purchase of tur, out of which 1,02,951 MT of tur has been purchased from 69,189 farmers till May 13.

“As per the Central Government's guidelines, the 90-day period for the procurement process ended on May 13.. There was a demand for an extension of time for the remaining registered farmers to purchase tur at the guaranteed price,” said the minister.

The Central government has approved the purchase of 2,97,430 metric tonnes of tur under PSS for the state in the 2024-2025 season. For this, 764 procurement centres are operational in the state through eight state-level nodal institutions, through the central nodal institutions NAFED and NCCF.

“The state is purchasing tur at a guaranteed price of Rs 7,550 through NAFED and NCCF. Farmers are benefiting greatly from the guaranteed price as the prices of tur are currently low in the market. For this, a demand was made to the central government to extend the deadline for purchasing tur from the remaining farmers so that they can purchase tur at the guaranteed price,” said the release.

A senior officer from the state Agriculture Department said that the Centre has procured 3,40,000 tonnes of tur (pigeon pea) so far this year under the PSS, according to agriculture ministry data.

“Tur procurement is being undertaken at a minimum support price (MSP) under the scheme. The ministry has sanctioned 13.22 lakh tonnes of tur procurement from nine states. The government aims to maintain a buffer stock of 10 lakh tonnes of tur to release in the open market to check prices, said a senior officer from the state agriculture department,” the officer said.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Good decision by the Centre! Our farmers have faced so many challenges this season with unseasonal rains. This extension will help them get fair prices for their hard work. Jai Kisan! 🙏
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Priya M.
While the extension is welcome, why was the initial deadline so tight? Government should plan better considering weather uncertainties. Many small farmers must have already sold at lower prices due to pressure.
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Sanjay D.
As someone from Maharashtra, I've seen how tur farmers suffered this year. This MSP support is crucial. But government should also improve procurement center efficiency - many farmers complain about delays in payments.
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Ananya T.
Hope this helps stabilize tur prices in the market. Last month my local kirana store was selling tur dal at ₹180/kg! Such price fluctuations hurt both farmers and consumers. Balanced policies are needed.
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Vikram S.
The 10 lakh tonne buffer stock plan makes sense. We need such measures to prevent middlemen from exploiting situations. But implementation is key - hope the system remains transparent and farmer-friendly.
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Neha P.
My uncle is a tur farmer in Vidarbha. He says the online registration process was confusing for many elderly farmers. While MSP helps, the government should simplify procedures and provide more local support.

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