Chhattisgarh government to procure pulses at Minimum Support Price

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said the procurement of the pulses at support price will boost income of farmers

Updated on: Oct 17, 2022, 22:29:32 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR : Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday launched the procurement drive of pulses, urad, arhar, and moong at Minimum Support Price (MSP) at 20 procurement centres across the state, underlining that the move will encourage farmers to grow pulses and promote the cultivation of pulses in the state.

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel tries a traditional instrument during inauguration of a C-Mart, at Jagdalpur in Bastar district (PTI File Photo)

“The procurement of these crops at support price will give a boost to the income of farmers. Farmers will now have the option that they will be able to sell arhar, moong and urad crops wherever they get a higher price”, said Baghel.

Officials said that through Chhattisgarh State Co-operative Marketing Federation Maryadit (Markfed), tur and urad crops will be purchased at the minimum support price of ₹6, 600 per quintal and moong pulses at ₹7, 755 per quintal.

“Urad and moong will be procured from 17 October to December 16 this year while arhar will be procured from March 13, 2023, to May 12, 2023-- under this scheme, arhar will be procured from registered farmers at the rate of four quintals per acre, Moong --two quintals per acre, and urad --three quintals per acre,” an official said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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