Launch of Gondal MSP Procurement Center in Gujarat
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Synopsis
On March 3, the Gondal Marketing Yard in Gujarat's Saurashtra region initiated the Minimum Support Price procurement for pigeon pea at Rs 1,510 per 20 kg. The program aims to assist farmers and stabilize market prices.
Key Takeaways
- The Gondal Marketing Yard has launched an MSP procurement for pigeon pea.
- 4,500 farmers from Gondal taluka have registered for participation.
- The government will purchase up to 200 maund (approximately 8,000 kg) per farmer.
- This initiative aims to provide significant financial relief to farmers.
- Traditional welcome ceremonies were held for participating farmers.
Gondal, March 3 (NationPress) The Gondal Marketing Yard in Gujarat's Saurashtra region has initiated the Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement for pigeon pea (tuvar) at Rs 1,510 per 20 kg.
A total of 4,500 farmers from Gondal taluka have signed up for this program, and on the inaugural day, 100 farmers were invited, with 20 attending to sell their crops.
The procurement is being managed by Jamwadi Seva Sahakari Mandali, under the supervision of NAFED. During the event, Arvindbhai Narodiya from Derdi (Kumbhaji) village received a traditional welcome, which included a tilak, garland, and sweets.
The MSP procurement was officially inaugurated by Jamwadi Purchase Center President Vinubhai Monpara, alongside Yard Chairman Alpeshbhai Dholariya and other notable guests.
Alpeshbhai Dholariya commended the government for achieving higher prices for farmers, likening it to the recent record-high MSP procurement of groundnuts. He emphasized that this initiative would not only support farmers but also help stabilize market prices by preventing oversupply.
With the government set to purchase up to 200 maund (approximately 8,000 kg) per farmer, this program is likely to offer significant financial assistance. Farmers expressed their approval, stating that government involvement guarantees fair pricing and stability. Among those expressing satisfaction was Brijeshbhai Khunt from Movia village, who appreciated the MSP rate and timely action.
On the opening day, 100 farmers were invited, with 20 selling their produce at the yard. As a token of goodwill, the cooperative society provided buttermilk for the attending farmers and laborers. Gujarat's agricultural sector consists of approximately 5.44 million operational holdings, spanning an area of 6.83 million hectares. A considerable number of these holdings are small and marginal, highlighting the fragmented land ownership within the state.
