New Delhi: The Central Government has taken two important decisions with the aim of providing better prices to the farmers for their produce and providing relief from falling prices in the market. The government has approved the purchase of Totapuri mango under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS), while it has also approved the purchase of copra (dry coconut) at Minimum Support Price (MSP). This decision is expected to directly benefit thousands of farmers, especially in South India.
Totapuri mango growers will get relief
In recent times, due to fall in the prices of mangoes in the market, many farmers were facing difficulty in selling their crops at a reasonable price. In view of this, the Central Government has approved the government purchase of Totapuri mango. Under this decision, 96,879 metric tons of mangoes will be purchased, which can provide relief to farmers from the compulsion of selling their produce at low prices in the market. The government has fixed the market intervention price of ₹1,545.41 per quintal for this procurement. With this, farmers are likely to get better prices for their produce.
Copra will be purchased at MSP
The central government has also approved the purchase of 87,226 metric tons of copra for the year 2026. This purchase will be done at the minimum support price under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). It includes both Milling Copra and Hair Copra categories. The government has made a provision of more than ₹1,049 crore for this procurement campaign, so that farmers can have assured market to sell their produce.
Will farmers get benefits?
With the start of government procurement, farmers will not have to completely depend on private traders. If market prices fall, government procurement will act as a safety net. This is expected to bring stability in the income of the farmers as well as strengthen their economic condition.
purpose of government
The government aims to ensure that farmers bear minimal losses due to market price fluctuations. Mechanisms such as minimum support price and market intervention schemes are considered important to protect farmers’ income and maintain confidence in the agricultural sector.
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