Centre Clears Rs 15,095.83 Crore Pulses and Oilseeds Procurement
Why in the news
To secure fair prices and steadier markets, the government cleared a large purchase plan for pulses and oilseeds for the 2025-26 kharif marketing season.
| State | Crops | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | Mung beans, black gram, soybean | 100% procurement under Price Support Scheme (PSS) |
| Odisha | Pigeon pea (tur) | Full procurement allowed |
| Maharashtra | Mung beans, black gram, soybean | Largest of the four under PSS |
| Madhya Pradesh | Soybean | Bhawantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY) to start |
Scheme frameworks
- PSS: Centre-backed purchase at MSP against distress sales; NAFED and NCCF are central nodal agencies.
- BBY: price deficiency payment covering the gap between MSP and market price.
Financial outlay
- Covers procurement, storage and distribution costs.
- Aims at domestic output, price stability and self-reliance in protein crops.
Exam angle
- Nodal agencies: NAFED and NCCF.
- BBY pays a deficiency, not a purchase.