Chandigarh: Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday chaired a review meeting to assess the arrangements for the procurement of mustard, gram, lentil, sunflower and summer moong under the price support scheme (PSS) for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27.The procurement schedule was reviewed in detail, with lentils to be procured from March 20 to April 30; mustard from March 28 to May 1; gram from April 1 to May 10; summer moong from May 15 to June 20; and sunflower from June 1 to June 30. The meeting focused on ensuring smooth, transparent and farmer-friendly procurement operations across the state.The chief secretary was informed that the area under cultivation and production of key crops registered encouraging growth in 2025-26. Mustard production is expected to be 13.17 lakh metric tonnes. Similarly, sunflower production is projected at 0.70 LMT, while gram and lentil also showed improvement. Summer moong production is estimated at 98 thousand MT.Rastogi expressed satisfaction over the higher production estimates and directed officers to ensure timely procurement so that farmers receive remunerative prices without delay.The meeting also reviewed the minimum support price (MSP) for the current season. The MSP for mustard is fixed at Rs 6,200 per quintal, for gram at Rs 5,875 per quintal, for lentil at Rs 7,000 per quintal, for sunflower at Rs 7,721 per quintal and for summer moong at Rs 8,768 per quintal. Officers were directed to ensure adequate awareness among farmers regarding the MSP and procurement modalities.Reviewing the past procurement performance, officers informed that Haryana consistently ensured effective procurement under the PSS. In 2024-25, over 8.12 LMT of mustard was procured. For 2025-26, procurement is being streamlined in line with Govt of India approvals.The chief secretary directed agencies to adhere strictly to prescribed norms, including the 25% procurement limit under the PSS, while making necessary financial provisions if procurement exceeded this ceiling in the interest of farmers.Rastogi emphasised the need for timely submission of undertakings to the Govt of India, nomination of procurement agencies, including HAFED and HSWC, identification of mandis and procurement centres, and installation of PoS machines to ensure transparency.He also directed that adequate infrastructure, manpower and logistics be put in place well before the commencement of procurement.MSID:: 128973391 413 |
