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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves procurement of crops in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat

By tripuranewslive
24/09/2025
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves procurement of crops in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat

Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the procurement of major pulses and oilseeds in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the Kharif 2025–26 season.

Shri Chouhan has given approval for the 100% procurement of urad (black lentils) and tur (pigeon pea) from farmers, while also approving the purchase of moong (green gram), sesame, and groundnut in Uttar Pradesh, and soybean, moong, and groundnut in Gujarat.

He directed the two states to conduct the entire procurement process in a transparent manner to protect the interests of farmers, adding that procurement worth ₹13,890.60 crore in both states would benefit them directly.

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