Government Announces Procurement Dates for Arhar, Moong, Urad, Groundnut, Soybean, Mustard, Gram and Lentil; 16 Procurement Centres Notified Across Rajnandgaon
Published on: November 29, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Chhattisgarh government has rolled out a major support initiative for farmers under the PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan), enabling procurement of pulses and oilseed crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP) through cooperative societies. The move is expected to boost income stability and encourage expansion of pulse and oilseed cultivation in the district.
According to the Agriculture Department, preparations are already underway to ensure smooth procurement during the upcoming Kharif and Rabi seasons. Farmers cultivating pulses and oilseeds will receive direct benefits under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) component of PM-AASHA.
Major Crops to Be Procured at MSP
Under the scheme, the following Kharif and Rabi crops will be procured at notified MSP rates:
- Arhar (Tur): 15 February 2026 to 15 May 2026
- Moong and Urad: 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Groundnut and Soybean: 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Mustard: 15 February 2026 to 15 May 2026
- Gram and Lentil (Masur): 1 March 2026 to 30 May 2026
NAFED will serve as the designated procurement agency.
Procurement Centres Notified in Rajnandgaon
A total of 16 procurement centres have been notified, including one FPO — Swarn Upaj Mahila Kisan Producer Company, Sukuldaihan.
The Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) approved for procurement include:
Ghumka, Padumtara, Somni, Chhuria, Kumarda, Gaindatola, Gahirabhedi, Dongargaon, Tumdibod, Kokpur, Khursipar, Dongargarh, Achholi, Musra, Mohara and Lal Bahadur Nagar.
Both Kharif 2025 (Arhar, Urad, Moong, Groundnut, Soybean) and Rabi 2025–26 (Gram, Lentil, Mustard) will be procured through these centres.
Direct Benefit to Farmers
The government has emphasised that payments will be transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts, enabling farmers to receive assured profits for both Kharif and Rabi crops. The initiative is expected to encourage cultivation even in areas previously dominated only by paddy farming.
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To support farmers, the Agriculture Department will implement various schemes under:
- National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
- National Mission on Oilseeds
- Double Cropping Expansion Programme
- ATMA Scheme (Agricultural Technology Management Agency)
These programmes will provide subsidies and technical assistance to farmers opting for pulse–oilseed cultivation.
Mandatory Registration for Farmers
Farmers are required to register on the Integrated Farmer Portal to be eligible. NAFED will access this data for procurement and payment processing.
Maximum procurement limits per acre have also been set by the government.
Government’s Efforts Welcomed by Farmers
Deputy Director Agriculture Tikam Singh Thakur said that MSP procurement for soybean, groundnut, urad and moong will begin on 1 December 2025, marking an important step in farmer welfare. He urged farmers to bring their produce in large numbers to the designated procurement centres.
The initiative by the Central and State governments has generated a positive response across Rajnandgaon, with farmers expressing optimism about increased income and diversification of crop patterns.
