Amit Shah’s initiatives to make India self sufficient in dalhan are showing results as ahead of the Kharif sowing season, the pre-registration of farmers through the cooperative bodies – NAFED and NCCF – has gained significant momentum.
In a press release, PIB said, “In Madhya Pradesh alone, a total of 8,487 Urad farmers have already registered through NCCF and NAFED. Meanwhile, other major producing states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh have seen pre-registrations of 2,037, 1,611, and 1,663 farmers respectively, indicating widespread participation in these initiatives,” the release informed.
The procurement of summer Urad under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) by NAFED and NCCF is in progress.
As a result of these initiatives, as of 06 July 2024, wholesale prices of Urad have witnessed a week-on-week decline of 3.12% and 1.08% in Indore and Delhi markets respectively.
In alignment with domestic prices, the landed prices of imported Urad are also on a declining trend.
These measures underscore the government’s commitment to balancing market dynamics while supporting both farmers and consumers.
These efforts are part of the government’s strategy to encourage farmers to shift towards pulse production during the Kharif season, aiming for self-sufficiency in this sector.
The consistent efforts of the Department of Consumer Affairs have resulted in the softening of Urad prices. The Central Government’s proactive measures have been pivotal in stabilizing prices for consumers while ensuring favorable price realization for farmers.
The anticipation of good rainfall is likely to boost the morale of farmers, leading to the production of a good crop in major Urad producing states such as Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.
As of 5 July 2024, the area sown for Urad has reached 5.37 lakh hectares, compared to 3.67 lakh hectares for the corresponding period last year. The 90-day crop is expected to experience a healthy Kharif production this year.