India, Jan. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in a meeting held in New Delhi today, approved the procurement of 3.37 lakh metric tonnes of Tur (Arhar) in Maharashtra, with an MSP amount of approximately Rs 2696 crore, under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).
Interaction with Marketing Minister of Maharashtra
During the meeting, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Chouhan discussed procurement arrangements with State Marketing Minister Shri Jaykumar Rawal. He provided necessary guidance to NAFED, NCCF, and relevant state officials.
During the meeting, Shri Chouhan said that due to this decision of purchasing tur, the Central Government will have to bear a huge financial burden, but despite this, the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is fully committed to the welfare of the farmers.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that it is crucial that procurement is done properly. Only by purchasing directly from farmers will the involvement of middlemen be reduced and the benefits will reach the actual farmers.
Instructions to Nafed and NCCF to run a coordinated process
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh said that NAFED and NCCF should conduct the procurement process in coordination with the state government, so that the benefits of procurement reach genuine farmers. Directing officials to ensure transparency through modern technology, Shri Chouhan said that proper arrangements should be made for farmer registration using the latest and most effective technology.
Emphasis on increasing procurement centers for the convenience of farmers
Union Minister Shri Chouhan directed the officials to increase the number of procurement centres if required, so that farmers do not face any inconvenience and the procurement system remains transparent and effective.
The high-level meeting was attended by Maharashtra Marketing Minister Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Union Agriculture Secretary Shri Devesh Chaturvedi and other senior officials.
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