NEW DELHI, 29 April 2025: In a significant move toward achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production, the Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to procure 100% of Tur (Arhar) production at Minimum Support Price (MSP) during the 2024–25 procurement year.
This initiative, led by Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, aims to support farmers, reduce import dependency, and enhance domestic pulse availability.
The procurement is being carried out through central nodal agencies NAFED and NCCF under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). Farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana have already benefitted, with 3.92 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of Tur procured so far, reaching over 2.56 lakh farmers as of April 22, 2025.
The procurement is facilitated via digital platforms — e-Samridhi (NAFED) and eSamyukti (NCCF) — allowing pre-registered farmers to sell their produce with transparency and efficiency.
In line with the 2025 Union Budget announcement, the government has extended this 100% procurement policy for Tur, Urad, and Masur pulses through 2028–29, demonstrating a long-term commitment to bolster India’s agri-economy.
For the Kharif 2024–25 season, a total procurement of 13.22 LMT of Tur has been approved across nine major producing states: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. The procurement window in Andhra Pradesh has also been extended by 30 days, ensuring farmers have ample opportunity to benefit.
This pulse procurement drive is part of the government’s strategic push to ensure fair pricing for farmers while enhancing national food security and reducing reliance on imported legumes.
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