The Chief Minister's Office of Madhya Pradesh announced on Sunday, 31 May 2026 that the state government has initiated the registration process for procurement of moong and urad (green gram and black gram), and is offering a bonus of Rs 600 per quintal over and above the central Minimum Support Price for urad purchases.

What Was Announced

The official post from the Chief Minister's Office, attributed to Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, stated: 'प्रदेश सरकार ने मूंग एवं उड़द उपार्जन के लिए पंजीयन प्रक्रिया शुरू कर दी है' — 'The state government has started the registration process for procurement of moong and urad.' Farmers wishing to sell their produce under the state procurement scheme are required to register first. The bonus of Rs 600 per quintal on urad is explicitly framed as a measure to ensure 'better prices' for farmers.

Context

Madhya Pradesh is among India's leading producers of pulses, with moong and urad being key kharif crops cultivated widely across the state. The central government's Minimum Support Price (MSP) mechanism guarantees a floor price for notified crops including pulses, but state governments often layer additional incentives to further support farmers and encourage cultivation. The state bonus on urad announced here follows this established pattern. The post was tagged with #किसान_कल्याण_वर्ष_2026 (Kisan Kalyan Varsh 2026 — Farmer Welfare Year 2026), indicating the announcement is part of a broader year-long state initiative dedicated to agricultural welfare.

Policy Backdrop

Madhya Pradesh has a documented history of announcing state-level bonuses over central MSP for pulses in previous procurement seasons. Such supplementary price incentives are aligned with the objectives of the National Food Security Mission, which aims to raise domestic pulse production and reduce India's dependence on imports. By topping up the central MSP with a state bonus, the government seeks to make pulse cultivation more financially attractive for farmers. The registration-first procurement model also helps the state plan mandi-level logistics and disburse payments in an orderly manner.

Stakeholders and Impact

The primary beneficiaries are pulse farmers across Madhya Pradesh who grow moong and urad. The Rs 600 per quintal bonus on urad directly improves the effective price realised by growers beyond the central MSP. Farmers must complete the registration process to be eligible for procurement under this scheme. The announcement is particularly significant ahead of the kharif harvest season, when urad and moong typically arrive at mandis in large volumes.

What's Next

Key details to watch include the registration deadline, the total procurement target set by the state, and actual volumes purchased at mandis once procurement opens. Any subsequent revision to the bonus amount or eligibility criteria would also bear directly on farmer participation. The government's ability to operationalise smooth procurement at the mandi level will determine how effectively the Rs 600 bonus translates into actual income gains for farmers on the ground.