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30 July 2026

Madhya Pradesh green gram procurement

The topic provides specific examples of state-level procurement challenges and administrative adjustments to MSP-based systems, which can serve as illustrative context for answers on agricultural marketing and food security.

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Notes

  • Madhya Pradesh government increased green gram procurement limit from 25% to 60% of total farmer crop.
  • Procurement limit in districts like Narmadapuram, Sehore, and Harda is approximately 3 quintals per acre.
  • Procurement slot booking deadline extended from July 30 to August 10.
  • MSP e-token system for fertilizer distribution suspended immediately pending review by a high-level committee.
  • Committee to be chaired by the Chief Minister’s Agricultural Production Commission.
  • Central government procurement limit for green gram in Madhya Pradesh remains fixed at 4.54 lakh tonnes.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges associated with the procurement of pulses under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime in India. How do state-level procurement policies impact the overall agricultural supply chain? 150 words
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  2. The transition to digital governance in agriculture, such as e-token systems for fertilizer distribution, aims to improve transparency. However, it often faces implementation hurdles. Analyze the role of technology in streamlining agricultural input distribution and the necessity of balancing digital efficiency with farmer accessibility. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the current status of the Central government's procurement limit for green gram in Madhya Pradesh, according to recent reports?