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Telangana initiates MSP procurement of tur as market prices dip below support levels
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Thursday, 22 January, 2026, 12 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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With market prices for tur (pigeon pea) persistently trading below the stipulated Minimum Support Price (MSP), the Telangana government has commenced procurement operations to protect farmers from distress sales and ensure they receive fair returns for their produce. Local mandi rates for the new tur crop have been reported in the range of Rs 6,700-Rs 7,700 per quintal — significantly below the MSP levels set by authorities this season, prompting urgent intervention.
The state’s move aligns with broader efforts by central and state governments to strengthen the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and uphold MSP for key agricultural commodities. Farmers in major producing districts had expressed concern as market prices slid below their cost of production, risking financial losses if government procurement was delayed.
The MSP procurement initiative aims to buy tur at government-declared support prices directly from farmers through designated procurement centres. This mechanism not only provides immediate price relief but also bolsters farmer confidence during bumper arrivals of the pulse crop. Telangana’s intervention comes as part of a larger national push to absorb surplus production of pulses and reduce volatility in agricultural markets.
Industry analysts say that timely MSP procurement is critical this season, as falling market rates have been driven by ample supply and subdued demand — a combination that can lead to distress sales if left unchecked.
Agri-economists and farmer groups have welcomed Telangana’s procurement move, noting it will help stabilise incomes and prevent exploitation by traders who often buy at rates well below MSP. They have also urged swift payment disbursal and transparent operations at procurement centres to maximise farmer benefit.
As MSP procurement gains traction in Telangana, stakeholders hope similar measures will expand across other pulse-producing states to sustain farmer welfare and strengthen India’s pulse sector over the long term.
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