Gujarat CM launches statewide MSP purchase of Soyabeans, Urad, Gram

Sabarkantha: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel initiated the state-wide procurement of soybeans, urad, and gram at support prices from Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha.

The procurement will take place over 90 days at more than 160 centers across the state to ensure that farmers receive affordable prices for their produce under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). Over 3.70 lakh farmers from across the state have registered for this initiative.

Chief Minister Patel stated that the irrigated area in the state has now reached 62 lakh hectares. Furthermore, production in the agriculture sector has increased to ₹2.7 lakh crore.

For the year 2024-25, the central government has announced support prices of ₹6,783 for groundnut, ₹8,682 for mung bean, ₹7,400 for urad, and ₹4,892 per quintal for soybean. The procurement will continue for 90 days at all 160 centers in the state. DeshGujarat