Procurement of pulses at the MSP by the Centre is in full swing with the approval for continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme during the 15th Finance Commission cycle up to 2025-26 to help farmers get higher prices for their produce, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare said on Monday.
India’s retail inflation easing to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent in January presents a significant moment for economic policy.
The sowing of Rabi crops has surpassed 640 lakh hectares, according to a press release issued by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare on the progress of area coverage as of today.
The total area under pulses has been reported at 139.81 lakh ha while 53.55 lakh ha area has been sown under shri anna & coarse cereals and 96.82 lakh ha area has been covered under oilseeds.
The easing of inflation reflects a steadily declining trend after having touched a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October. CPI inflation had declined to 5.48 per cent in November.
India’s key priorities in the agricultural sector, including achieving self-sufficiency in oilseeds and pulses, promoting crop diversification, and advancing the Digital Agriculture Mission were highlighted by Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday reviewed the progress in the sowing of the country’s kharif crops and directed officials to step up efforts to enhance the production of pulses.
The Centre has issued an order imposing stock limits for pulses that can be stored by wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, millers, and importers to prevent hoarding and keep prices in check.
In addition, monitoring was also ensured through unmanned aerial vehicles, informed officials.
The review of stock disclosure of Urad and Tur by the Central government revealed some discrepancies.
