Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has given the green light for the acquisition of 20 lakh metric tonnes of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh at a set market intervention price of Rs 6,500.9 per metric tonne. This move, with a government investment of Rs 203.15 crore, aims to benefit potato farmers by ensuring profitable returns and avoiding sales at lower prices during market fluctuations. The initiative also includes chana procurement in Andhra Pradesh and an extension of tur procurement in Karnataka.
The decision to procure potatoes in Uttar Pradesh, increase chana procurement in Andhra Pradesh, and extend tur procurement in Karnataka will shield farmers from distress sales and enhance stability in the agricultural market. Minister Chouhan emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and preventing them from selling their crops below value due to market pressures. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the government aims to protect the interests of farmers nationwide.
Chouhan stressed the importance of proactive measures and collaboration with state governments to address farmers’ needs effectively. He approved the procurement of 94,500 metric tonnes of chana in Andhra Pradesh under the Price Support Scheme and raised the procurement limit for Bengal gram to 1,13,250 metric tonnes during the Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26.
