AMN / NEW DELHI
The procurement of pulses and oilseeds has increased by almost 13 times during the last four and a half years as compared to the procurement done from 2009-2014.
In a statement, Agriculture Ministry said, Government has undertaken several initiatives to boost the pulses and oilseeds production to achieve self-sufficiency in the country.
It said, the country has reported production of over 25 Million tonnes of pulses during 2017-18 against the production of around 15 Million Tonnes in the year 2009-10.
Similarly, the production of oilseeds has increased from 2.49 Million Tonnes to 3.13 Million Tonnes, registering an increase of over 25 per cent.
The Ministry said, raising Minimum Support Price to 1.5 times of the cost of production will further encourage the farmers to grow more pulses and oilseeds.
Procurement of pulses, oilseeds increases by 13 times in last four and a half years: Govt
The procurement of pulses and oilseeds has increased by almost 13 times during the last four and a half years as compared to the procurement done from 2009-2014.
In a statement, Agriculture Ministry said, Government has undertaken several initiatives to boost the pulses and oilseeds production to achieve self-sufficiency in the country.
It said, the country has reported production of over 25 Million tonnes of pulses during 2017-18 against the production of around 15 Million Tonnes in the year 2009-10.
Similarly, the production of oilseeds has increased from 2.49 Million Tonnes to 3.13 Million Tonnes, registering an increase of over 25 per cent.
The Ministry said, raising Minimum Support Price to 1.5 times of the cost of production will further encourage the farmers to grow more pulses and oilseeds.