Appeal for 100% Procurement of Gram at MSP in Rajasthan

01-May-2026 11:12 AM

Jaipur: Amidst a robust influx of gram (chana) in the *mandis* (agricultural markets) of Rajasthan—the country's western state—a softening in prices has significantly heightened farmers' concerns.

A leading farmers' organization asserts that, in accordance with prevailing regulations, the entire quantity of gram produced by all registered farmers ought to be procured; however, this rule is currently being violated within the state. In light of this, the Union Minister of Agriculture should intervene and ensure the 100% procurement of gram at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Currently, the government is procuring a maximum of 40 quintals of gram from each individual farmer. To date, over 5,000 farmers in Rajasthan have registered to sell their gram; however, as the procurement process has not yet commenced in all districts of the state, farmers are facing difficulties in successfully selling their produce. Even in those areas where the process has begun, government agencies are refusing to procure quantities exceeding 40 quintals.

At present, government procurement of gram is taking place only in Kishangarh, located in the Ajmer district. The nodal state agency—RAJFED—is procuring only up to 40 quintals of gram from registered farmers.

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for gram has been fixed at ₹5,875 per quintal this season, whereas the prevailing wholesale market rate is hovering between ₹5,000 and ₹5,200 per quintal.

Consequently, by being compelled to sell their surplus produce—quantities exceeding the 40-quintal limit—at lower market rates, farmers are incurring an average loss of ₹775 per quintal.