The central government is trying to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of pulses in the country, highlighted Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during his review meeting of Kharif Crops in Delhi.
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this positive trend is supported by good rainfall, which has significantly enhanced the sowing area for Urad. As of July 5, the area sown for Urad reached 5.37 lakh hectares, a notable increase from 3.67 lakh hectar
According to a press release by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, this increase comes amidst a favourable monsoon season and timely rains that have boosted the prospects for several kharif crops, including onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
After the Cabinet approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Kumar Yadav referred to it as an example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's action matches his words.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Union Cabinet's decisions to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 14 Kharif crops and the development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi.
Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Paddy, moong, bajra, maize, groundnut, soybean, and cotton are some of the major Kharif crops.
Crops that are sown during October and November and the produce harvested from January depending on maturity are Rabi. Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Crops produced between Rabi and Kharif are Summer crops.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann sent a proposal to the centre for the determination of the minimum support price(MSP) for 25 kharif crops for the 2024 season in the state.
The proposal stated, "The demand for payment of paddy price for the next season is Rs.3284".
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lauded the Centre's decision to increase the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2024-25 marketing season and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for it.
Southwest Monsoon hit India on June 8 with its onset over Kerala, a week after the normal date of June 1. Monsoon is crucial, especially for kharif crops dependent on rains.
Crops that are sown during October and November and the produce harvested from January depending on maturity are Rabi. Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Crops produced between Rabi and Kharif are Summer crops.