Hyderabad: In a boost to farmers in Telangana, the Centre has approved the procurement of over 1.25 lakh metric tonnes of crops at minimum support price (MSP) for the rabi 2026 season.Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the procurement, to be carried out under the price support scheme (PSS), was expected to benefit thousands of farmers in the state. The total approved value of the procurement is over ₹894 crore. According to the approval granted by the Centre, multiple crops grown during the rabi season will be procured. These include 29,860 metric tonnes of pulses, 37,020 metric tonnes of urad dal, 55,285 metric tonnes of groundnut, and 3,690 metric tonnes of sunflower. The decision follows a proposal submitted by the Telangana govt seeking MSP procurement support for these crops. Chouhan said the move was aimed at protecting farmers from fluctuations in market prices and ensuring that they received fair remuneration for their produce. He said that the approval would not only guarantee remunerative prices to farmers in Telangana but also encourage the cultivation of pulses and oilseeds, which are important for improving the country’s nutritional security and reducing dependence on imports. The Union minister also said the decision would provide economic security to farmers by preventing distress sales at low market prices. “The Centre is working to increase farmers’ incomes, strengthen the agriculture sector and boost the rural economy. The MSP procurement will directly benefit farmers cultivating pulses, urad dal, groundnut and sunflower in Telangana and is expected to support stability and growth in the state’s agricultural sector,” he added.
