In a farmer-centric decision, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has unveiled a Rs 600 per quintal bonus for urad producers, on top of the existing MSP of Rs 7,800. This announcement comes amid celebrations for the ‘Year of Farmer Welfare’ in the state.
During a press interaction in Bhopal, the CM detailed how the government is relentlessly working to enhance farm incomes, particularly for pulse crops like urad grown extensively over five lakh hectares. The bonus is expected to spur a significant rise in acreage by three lakh hectares, revitalizing summer cropping patterns.
Yadav also touched upon the proven success of the Bhavantar scheme, which has already paid out Rs 1,500 crore to soybean farmers. Extending this model, mustard cultivators—covering 28% of the state’s farmland and projected to yield 15.71 lakh metric tonnes—will now benefit from similar price stabilization measures via Mandi Board procurements.
This strategic support underscores Madhya Pradesh’s proactive agricultural policies. By addressing market volatilities and incentivizing key crops, the government aims to secure livelihoods and promote self-sufficiency in pulses. Urad farmers can look forward to improved returns, fostering confidence in government-backed farming.