The Madhya Pradesh government has set ambitious targets for the purchase of Kharif crops during the 2024-25 season, aiming to procure significant quantities of paddy, jowar, millet, pulses, and oilseeds at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) set by the Central Government. This initiative is expected to provide much-needed relief to farmers by ensuring they receive fair prices for their produce, protecting them from market fluctuations.
Key Details:
Target for Purchase (2024-25 Kharif Season):
- Paddy: 45 lakh tonnes
- Millet: 3 lakh tonnes
- Jowar: 50 thousand tonnes
Minimum Support Price (MSP):
- Paddy:
- Rs 2300 per quintal (Common variety)
- Rs 2320 per quintal (A-grade or fine variety)
- Jowar:
- Rs 3421 per quintal (Maldandi variety)
- Rs 3371 per quintal (Hybrid variety)
- Millet: Rs 2625 per quintal
- Paddy:
Purchase Timeline:
- Jowar and Millet: From 22 November to 20 December 2024
- Paddy: From 2 December 2024 to 20 January 2025
Registration Requirement: Farmers need to register in advance to sell their crops at the MSP.
Other Crops: The state government has also received approval from the Central Government to purchase pulses and oilseeds, with Madhya Pradesh being a major producer of crops like soybean and urad.
Impact on Farmers:
This initiative will help safeguard farmers from distress sales at low prices during the harvest season. With the government offering to buy at MSP, it provides a guaranteed market and financial stability for farmers, especially in a year when production is expected to be high. The purchase process is set to cover all major producing districts of Madhya Pradesh, ensuring wide access for local farmers.