On Thursday, Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow and reviewed agriculture and rural development activities in the state. He handed over letters regarding the extension of the MSP procurement period for Rabi crops until July 8, 2026, and the approval of 6.18 lakh permanent houses under PMAY-Gramin.
MSP Procurement Window Extended for Rabi Till July 8
- The Union Agriculture Minister handed over the approval letter to extend the procurement period at MSP for major Rabi crops.
- The MSP procurement period for wheat, gram, and lentils has been extended until July 8, 2026.
- This ensures that farmers can sell their produce at MSP despite challenges such as bad weather, delayed harvest, weighing difficulties, or crowded markets.
- This decision is expected to benefit millions of farmers in Uttar Pradesh.
6,18,482 Rural Houses Approved Under PMAY-G
- Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the letter of approval for 6,18,482 permanent houses for Uttar Pradesh under the new phase of PMAY-G (2024–25 to 2028–29).
- Under this new phase, the Central Government aims to construct an additional two crore permanent houses across the country.
- This allocation will help provide permanent houses to lakhs of poor rural families in the state in a phased manner.
Strong Coordination Between Centre and State Government
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, state ministers, and senior officials from both the central and Uttar Pradesh governments attended the meeting, where they reviewed the progress of agriculture and rural development schemes. Emphasis was placed on ensuring better coordination between the Centre and the state to guarantee that the benefits of policies effectively reach farmers, agricultural laborers, and rural poor families.
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that the expansion of MSP procurement and the approval of 6.18 lakh PMAY-G houses reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ensuring farmers’ prosperity and providing a home for every poor family. He added that the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments are working together to strengthen agriculture, empower villages, and improve the lives of rural families. (PIB)
