Chouhan Clears Sunflower, Green Gram, Soyabean Procurement at MSP
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims·
MSP mechanism and procurement data: a relevant GS3 Agriculture and rural development case study.
Why in news
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the procurement of sunflower, green gram, and soyabean at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Karnataka's khariff season following an indefinite agitation by farmers.
Background
The Ministry of Agriculture approved the procurement of 13,413 Metric Tonnes of sunflower, 38,250 Metric Tonnes of green gram, and 115,500 Metric Tonnes of soyabean. The decision was made in response to a request by Pralhad Joshi following farmer protests in Hubballi.
Facts for Prelims
- FactApproved sunflower procurement: 13,413 Metric Tonnes
- FactApproved green gram procurement: 38,250 Metric Tonnes
- FactApproved soyabean procurement: 115,500 Metric Tonnes
- PlaceHubballi, Karnataka: Site of farmer agitation for MSP proceeds
Prelims practice question
With reference to the MSP procurement approved for Karnataka's khariff season, consider the following statements:
- The approved procurement for soyabean is 115,500 Metric Tonnes.
- The approved procurement for green gram is 13,413 Metric Tonnes.
- The approved procurement for sunflower is 38,250 Metric Tonnes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)3 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The approved green gram procurement is 38,250 Metric Tonnes. Statement 3 is incorrect: The approved sunflower procurement is 13,413 Metric Tonnes.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Minimum Support Price (MSP) in ensuring price stability for farmers and the challenges in expanding its coverage to oilseeds and pulses.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Market distortion: Risk of creating artificial demand and affecting private sector procurement dynamics
- Logistical bottleneck: Infrastructure gaps in rural Karnataka for timely procurement of khariff crops
Keywords: Minimum Support Price · Khariff season · Price realization · Agrarian distress · Procurement mechanism
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