Farmers in MP will get ₹40 bonus on wheat:₹600 incentive on Urad; CM says, ‘will provide electricity during day for irrigation’

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has made important announcements regarding wheat and urad procurement in the interest of farmers. After discussions with representatives of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, the government has decided to give a bonus of ₹40 per quintal on wheat procurement and an incentive amount of ₹600 per quintal on urad. The Chief Minister informed that the last date for registration for wheat procurement has been extended from March 7 to March 10, so that maximum farmers can register and take advantage of government procurement. ₹40 per quintal bonus on wheat This year, farmers in the state will be given a bonus of ₹40 per quintal in addition to the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on wheat procurement. The government says this will increase farmers’ income and they will get better prices for their crops. ₹600 incentive to increase urad cultivation The state government has announced an incentive amount of ₹600 per quintal on the purchase of black gram to promote its cultivation. The government believes this will encourage farmers to pay more attention to pulse crops and promote crop diversification. The Chief Minister said that arrangements are being made to provide electricity during the daytime for irrigation to facilitate farmers. This will relieve farmers from the difficulties and risks of accidents during night irrigation. How much will farmers benefit? Wheat Black Gram (Urad) MSP purchase: Fixed support prices for these crops (In the state, government procurement mainly happens for wheat, rice, chickpeas, lentils, and mustard.) Congress raises questions on wheat bonus
Questioning the government’s announcement, Congress farmer leader Kedar Sirohi said that farmers have been demanding a wheat price of ₹2,700 per quintal for a long time, while the government has only announced a bonus of ₹40. He said this is less than what farmers are demanding.