(a) whether the Government has approved the doubling of Government Guarantee from Rs. 9,500 crore to Rs. 19,000 crore for procurement of pulses and oilseeds at MSP under the price support scheme by NAFED, if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether this move will be helpful for farmers to bring more area of cultivation under pulses; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. Government has approved the enhancement of Government Guarantee from Rs.9,500 crore to Rs.19,000 crore for procurement of pulses and oilseeds at MSP under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) by NAFED. This will ensure smooth procurement under PSS and to protect the growers of these commodities from making distress sale during the peak arrival period and provide remunerative prices with a view to encourage higher investment and production.
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