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Gujarat's Kharif Crop Boost: Farmers Get MSP Security From November 9

The Gujarat government is launching MSP procurement for Kharif crops starting November 9. Farmers will benefit from significantly increased support prices for groundnut, urad, and soybean. Over 300 procurement centers will operate across the state to ensure fair pricing. This initiative aims to protect farmers from market fluctuations and provide economic security.

Key Points: Gujarat Kharif Crop MSP Procurement Starts November 9

  • Procurement covers groundnut, moong, urad and soybean crops at Minimum Support Prices
  • Groundnut MSP increased by Rs 480 per quintal compared to last year
  • Over 300 procurement centers established across Gujarat for farmer convenience
  • Government plans procurement worth approximately Rs 15,000 crore this season
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Gujarat govt to commence procurement of Kharif crops at MSP from Nov 9: Agriculture Minister

Gujarat government begins MSP procurement of groundnut, moong, urad, and soybean from Nov 9, ensuring fair prices for farmers with 300+ centers across state.

"Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat Government has decided to commence the procurement of Kharif crops at MSP from November 9 - Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani"

Gandhinagar, November 5

Addressing the media about this significant farmer-centric decision, Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani stated that under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat Government has decided to commence the procurement of Kharif crops including groundnut, moong, urad, and soybean at Minimum Support Prices (MSP) from November 9, a release said.

This initiative aims to ensure farmers receive fair and remunerative prices for their produce while also providing them with economic security.

The Minister stated that, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Government has decided to significantly increase the Minimum Support Prices this year to protect the farmers from economic losses. Compared to last year, the MSP of groundnut has been increased by Rs 480 per quintal, urad by Rs 400 per quintal, and soybean by Rs 436 per quintal. With this increase in remunerative prices, farmers will gain substantial benefits.

The Agriculture Minister said that under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) in the state, it is planned to procure Groundnut, Soybean, Urad, and Moong worth more than approximately Rs 15,000 Crore from the farmers of the state during the current season. This will ensure that the state's farmers will not have to sell their produce at low market prices.

Considering the substantial groundnut production in the state this year, the government has taken a liberal decision to procure up to 125 mann (maund) of groundnut from each farmer as per the prescribed norms.

For the procurement of Kharif crops at MSP in Gujarat, more than 300 procurement centers have been designated across the state, taking into account the total sown area and production of groundnut, moong, urad, and soybean. The Minister added that the number of centers will be increased further if required.

Notably, the Central government had announced the MSPs for Kharif crops even before the sowing season began. As per the announcement, the MSP for groundnut is Rs 7,263 per quintal, moong Rs 8,768 per quintal, urad Rs 7,800 per quintal, and soybean Rs 5,328 per quintal.

- ANI

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Priya S
My father is a groundnut farmer in Saurashtra. The 125 mann limit per farmer is very practical given this year's good monsoon. Government thinking about actual ground realities. 👍
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Michael C
While the MSP increase looks impressive, I hope the procurement centers are well-equipped and payments are made on time. Farmers shouldn't have to wait months for their money like in some states.
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Anjali F
₹15,000 crore procurement is massive! This will definitely boost rural economy in Gujarat. More states should follow this model for timely procurement. 🚜
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Suresh O
Good step but hope the quality parameters are not too strict. Sometimes farmers suffer because of minor quality issues. The norms should be farmer-friendly.
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Kavya N
Announcement of MSP before sowing season is the real game-changer. Farmers can plan their crops properly. This is how agriculture policy should work! 🌾

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