Moong and Urad Procurement Approved Under PSS
Why in the news
After a review meeting in New Delhi, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned summer pulse buying under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).
State-wise approvals
| State | Pulses |
|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | Moong and Urad; proposal came from the state government |
| Uttar Pradesh | Urad only |
Key facts
- Purpose: let farmers receive minimum support price benefits directly, cutting out middlemen.
- Agencies: NAFED (the national agricultural cooperative marketing body), NCCF (the national cooperative consumers’ body) and state agriculture departments.
Exam angle
- PSS is MSP-linked; crops are pulses (Moong, Urad).