THE UNION Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, on Tuesday, announced the procurement of major pulses and oilseeds from farmers in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh during the ongoing 2025-26 Kharif season. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO

In a statement, the ministry said that Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has given approval for the 100 per cent 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 [Chouhan] directed the two states to conduct the entire procurement process in a transparent manner to protect the interests of farmers, adding that procurement worth Rs 13,890.60 crore in both states would benefit them

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