Government Unveils MSP Procurement Plan for Pulses, Maize, and Cotton to Encourage Crop Diversification
The Indian government plans to provide guaranteed procurement of pulses (tur, urad, and masoor) and maize at MSP for farmers who diversify from paddy cultivation. MSP procurement of cotton is also being considered without diversification conditions. NAFED and NCCF may contract farmers for five years. Farmers can register on a dedicated portal with details like Aadhaar number and self-certify crop ...
