1st Structured Pulse Procurement in Bihar:
The Government of India has strengthened Minimum Support Price(MSP)-based procurement under PM-AASHA, expanding operations in Chhattisgarh and launching Bihar’s first structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission to support farmers and enhance self-reliance.Bihar Pulse Procurement Initiative: Organised procurement of masoor (lentil) initiated in Bihar led by the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited (NCCF), with the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) preparing to scale operations under the Price Support Scheme through its cooperative network.Chhattisgarh MSP Procurement: Procurement is driven by the NCCF, utilising the E-Samyukti digital platform and PACS centres across multiple districts, with a focus on crops like chana and masoor and large-scale farmer participation.
