Overview
- Speaking in Vellore, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Centre has carried out record paddy purchases at remunerative prices following an MSP increase.
- The Union Minister urged the Tamil Nadu government to work with the Centre on procurement rather than trade accusations to ensure farmers benefit.
- Asked about Tamil Nadu’s plea to relax permissible paddy moisture from 17% to 22% after recent rains, he indicated no decision has been announced.
- He said he will write to Chief Minister M. K. Stalin to identify eligible beneficiaries for PM-Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, with four low-production districts named under the programme integrating 36 schemes across ministries.
- He promised to send a central expert team to assess coconut pest outbreaks, pointed to Fasal Bima Yojana coverage for weather losses, and encouraged higher pulse output and mango processing.