Shri Chouhan Approves ₹5,547.99 Crore Procurement of Pulses and Oilseeds Under PSS for Kharif 2026-27

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved a Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement worth ₹5,547.99 crore under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27 in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The decision targets the procurement of 7.06 lakh metric tonnes of pulses and oilseeds—specifically tur, moong, soybean, and sunflower—to protect farmers from market price declines and provide remunerative returns. Uttar Pradesh has been sanctioned the largest share at ₹3,992.57 crore, followed by Karnataka at ₹1,107 crore and Telangana at ₹448.42 crore. The initiative aims to enhance farmers' economic security, encourage domestic production, and support India's self-reliance in pulses and edible oils.