New Delhi, March 12 Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday approved the 100 per cent procurement of tur (pigeon pea) dal from Madhya Pradesh, a move aimed at protecting farmers from any fall in market prices.
The decision was taken during a meeting with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
According to an official statement, Yadav during the meeting held detailed discussions on important issues related to the state's agriculture and rural development.
"In this high-level discussion, decisions providing major relief to Madhya Pradesh were taken on several subjects, including the price difference scheme, pulse-oilseed mission, MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen, and rural roads," the statement said.
Chouhan approved the state's proposal under the price difference payment scheme for mustard procurement and directed the concerned departments to expedite the payment process.
The Union Minister also handed over a letter of approval to Yadav regarding the 100 per cent procurement of tur (pigeon pea).
"Farmers growing tur in Madhya Pradesh will be assured of full government procurement of their produce, eliminating the risk of price fall in the market and ensuring stability in their income," the statement said.
The meeting discussed issues related to price difference payments for mustard and soybean for Madhya Pradesh, additional targets for moong and urad under the Pulses Mission, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, soil health and fertility program.
The discussion also included MGNREGA wage and material payments, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen, and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.
Chouhan directed officials to prioritize and resolve pending cases related to Madhya Pradesh so that the state's farmers, labourers, and rural poor can receive relief at the earliest.
