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Union Minister Approves 100% Procurement of Urad and Tur from Farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, has approved the procurement of major pulses and oilseeds in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the Kharif 2025-26 season. The approval includes 100% procurement of urad (black lentils) and tur (pigeon pea) from farmers, as well as the purchase of moong (green gram), sesame, and groundnut in Uttar Pradesh, and soybean, moong, and groundnut in Gujarat. The procurement process is to be conducted transparently, digitally, and smoothly to protect the interests of farmers. The total procurement worth is estimated at ₹13,890.60 crore in both states.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the 100% procurement of urad (black lentils) and tur (pigeon pea) from farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
  • The Minister approved the purchase of 2,27,860 metric tonnes of urad worth ₹1,777.30 crore, 1,13,780 metric tonnes of tur valued at ₹910.24 crore, 1,983 metric tonnes of moong worth ₹17.38 crore, 30,410 metric tonnes of sesame worth ₹299.42 crore, and 99,438 metric tonnes of groundnut worth ₹722.22 crore in Uttar Pradesh.
  • In Gujarat, the Minister approved the procurement of 47,780 metric tonnes of urad worth ₹372.68 crore, 1,09,905 metric tonnes of soybean worth ₹585.57 crore, 12,62,163 metric tonnes of groundnut worth ₹9,167.08 crore, and 4,415 metric tonnes of moong valued at ₹38.71 crore.
  • The Union Minister emphasized the need for complete transparency in the procurement process to ensure that only genuine farmers benefit and middlemen do not take advantage.
  • Aadhaar-based biometric or facial authentication and POS machines will be deployed at procurement centers to ensure transparency and fairness.

Statistics:

  • Total procurement worth ₹13,890.60 crore in both states.
  • Procurement of 2,27,860 metric tonnes of urad worth ₹1,777.30 crore.
  • Procurement of 1,13,780 metric tonnes of tur valued at ₹910.24 crore.
  • Procurement of 1,983 metric tonnes of moong worth ₹17.38 crore.
  • Procurement of 30,410 metric tonnes of sesame worth ₹299.42 crore.
  • Procurement of 99,438 metric tonnes of groundnut worth ₹722.22 crore in Uttar Pradesh.
  • Procurement of 47,780 metric tonnes of urad worth ₹372.68 crore in Gujarat.
  • Procurement of 1,09,905 metric tonnes of soybean worth ₹585.57 crore in Gujarat.
  • Procurement of 12,62,163 metric tonnes of groundnut worth ₹9,167.08 crore in Gujarat.
  • Procurement of 4,415 metric tonnes of moong valued at ₹38.71 crore in Gujarat.

Sources:

  • Press Information Bureau, Government of India. (2025, September 23). Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approves procurement of major pulses and oilseeds in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

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