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Madhya Pradesh hikes moong procurement cap to 60% as farmers protest
India🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Madhya Pradesh hikes moong procurement cap to 60% as farmers protest

The Madhya Pradesh government raised the moong procurement limit from 25% to 60% of the total crop, following pressure from protesting farmers. Over 2,000 farmers breached police barriers to reach the state capital, setting up camps near the Chief Minister’s office. Farmers argue that the new limit still falls short of their demand for 100% procurement and accuse the government of attempting to pacify them ahead of an upcoming assembly by-election. The state has also suspended the MSP e-token system for fertilizer distribution and announced a high-level committee to review the system. Farmer representatives claim the move is insufficient and vow to continue their protests.

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Madhya Pradesh hikes moong procurement cap to 60% as farmers protest

The Madhya Pradesh government raised the moong procurement limit from 25% to 60% of the total crop, following pressure from protesting farmers. Over 2,000 farmers breached police barriers to reach the state capital, setting up camps near the Chief Minister’s office. Farmers argue that the new limit still falls short of their demand for 100% procurement and accuse the government of attempting to pacify them ahead of an upcoming assembly by-election. The state has also suspended the MSP e-token system for fertilizer distribution and announced a high-level committee to review the system. Farmer representatives claim the move is insufficient and vow to continue their protests.

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