Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare press release · 12 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Mohan Yadav meets Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi

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In the meeting, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh provided major relief to Madhya Pradesh farmers Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan gives green signal to mustard price difference payment and 100% procurement of tur Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan provides farmer welfare package to Madhya Pradesh, takes major decisions in farmers’ interests Meeting between Shri Shivraj Singh and Shri Mohan Yadav brings relief to mustard and tur-growing farmers Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 5:17PM by PIB Delhi Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi today and held detailed discussions on important issues related to the state’s agriculture and rural development. Madhya Pradesh Rural Development Minister Shri Prahlad Patel and senior officials were also present in the meeting. In this high-level discussion, decisions providing major relief to Madhya Pradesh were taken on several subjects, including the price difference scheme, pulse-oilseed mission, MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen and rural roads. Approval for price difference payment on mustard procurement The meeting extensively discussed long-pending issues related to mustard procurement in Madhya Pradesh. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the state’s proposal under the price difference payment scheme for mustard procurement and directed the concerned departments to expedite the payment process. This decision will provide relief to mustard-producing farmers and pave the way for the state government to fulfill its promises to farmers in a time-bound manner. Letter handed over to Chief Minister for 100% procurement of tur During the meeting, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan also handed over a letter of approval to Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav regarding 100% procurement of tur (pigeon pea). Following this decision, farmers growing tur in Madhya Pradesh will be assured of full government procurement of their produce, eliminating the risk of price falls in the market and ensuring stability in their income. Detailed review of agriculture-related issues and schemes The meeting, point-wise, discussed issues related to price difference payments for mustard and soybean for Madhya Pradesh, additional targets for moong and urad under the Pulses Mission, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, soil health and fertility program, MGNREGA wage and material payments, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen, and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh directed officials to prioritise and resolve pending cases related to Madhya Pradesh so that the state’s farmers, labourers, and rural poor can receive relief at the earliest. Special priority to Madhya Pradesh in Farmers’ Welfare Year Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the year 2026 is being observed as the Farmers’ Welfare Year in Madhya Pradesh, and in this context, the Central Government is giving special priority to agriculture-dominant states like Madhya Pradesh. He said that Madhya Pradesh is his own home. During the Farmers’ Welfare Year, it will be ensured that farmers growing mustard, tur, moong, urad, and oilseeds receive every possible assistance, and the state remains at the forefront on every parameter of rural development. ***** RC/MS/AD/DK/MK (Release ID: 2239034) Visitor Counter : 453 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Gujarati Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Mohan Yadav meets Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi In the meeting, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh provided major relief to Madhya Pradesh farmers Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan gives green signal to mustard price difference payment and 100% procurement of tur Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan provides farmer welfare package to Madhya Pradesh, takes major decisions in farmers’ interests Meeting between Shri Shivraj Singh and Shri Mohan Yadav brings relief to mustard and tur-growing farmers Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 5:17PM by PIB Delhi Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi today and held detailed discussions on important issues related to the state’s agriculture and rural development. Madhya Pradesh Rural Development Minister Shri Prahlad Patel and senior officials were also present in the meeting. In this high-level discussion, decisions providing major relief to Madhya Pradesh were taken on several subjects, including the price difference scheme, pulse-oilseed mission, MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen and rural roads. Approval for price difference payment on mustard procurement The meeting extensively discussed long-pending issues related to mustard procurement in Madhya Pradesh. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the state’s proposal under the price difference payment scheme for mustard procurement and directed the concerned departments to expedite the payment process. This decision will provide relief to mustard-producing farmers and pave the way for the state government to fulfill its promises to farmers in a time-bound manner. Letter handed over to Chief Minister for 100% procurement of tur During the meeting, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan also handed over a letter of approval to Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav regarding 100% procurement of tur (pigeon pea). Following this decision, farmers growing tur in Madhya Pradesh will be assured of full government procurement of their produce, eliminating the risk of price falls in the market and ensuring stability in their income. Detailed review of agriculture-related issues and schemes The meeting, point-wise, discussed issues related to price difference payments for mustard and soybean for Madhya Pradesh, additional targets for moong and urad under the Pulses Mission, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, soil health and fertility program, MGNREGA wage and material payments, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen, and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh directed officials to prioritise and resolve pending cases related to Madhya Pradesh so that the state’s farmers, labourers, and rural poor can receive relief at the earliest. Special priority to Madhya Pradesh in Farmers’ Welfare Year Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the year 2026 is being observed as the Farmers’ Welfare Year in Madhya Pradesh, and in this context, the Central Government is giving special priority to agriculture-dominant states like Madhya Pradesh. He said that Madhya Pradesh is his own home. During the Farmers’ Welfare Year, it will be ensured that farmers growing mustard, tur, moong, urad, and oilseeds receive every possible assistance, and the state remains at the forefront on every parameter of rural development. ***** RC/MS/AD/DK/MK (Release ID: 2239034) In the meeting, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh provided major relief to Madhya Pradesh farmers<br/><br/>Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan gives green signal to mustard price difference payment and 100% procurement of tur<br/><br/>Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan provides farmer welfare package to Madhya Pradesh, takes major decisions in farmers’ interests<br/><br/>Meeting between Shri Shivraj Singh and Shri Mohan Yadav brings relief to mustard and tur-growing farmers" /> <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav met Union Minister for Agriculture &amp; Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi today and held detailed discussions on important issues related to the state’s agriculture and rural development. Madhya Pradesh Rural Development Minister Shri Prahlad Patel and senior officials were also present in the meeting. In this high-level discussion, decisions providing major relief to Madhya Pradesh were taken on several subjects, including the price difference scheme, pulse-oilseed mission, MGNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen and rural roads. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Approval for price difference payment on mustard procurement</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The meeting extensively discussed long-pending issues related to mustard procurement in Madhya Pradesh. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the state’s proposal under the price difference payment scheme for mustard procurement and directed the concerned departments to expedite the payment process. This decision will provide relief to mustard-producing farmers and pave the way for the state government to fulfill its promises to farmers in a time-bound manner.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Letter handed over to Chief Minister for 100% procurement of tur</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">During the meeting, Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan also handed over a letter of approval to Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav regarding 100% procurement of tur (pigeon pea). Following this decision, farmers growing tur in Madhya Pradesh will be assured of full government procurement of their produce, eliminating the risk of price falls in the market and ensuring stability in their income.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong style="font-family:"Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size:16px">Detailed review of agriculture-related issues and schemes</strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">The meeting, point-wise, discussed issues related to price difference payments for mustard and soybean for Madhya Pradesh, additional targets for moong and urad under the Pulses Mission, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, soil health and fertility program, MGNREGA wage and material payments, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Grameen, and Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh directed officials to prioritise and resolve pending cases related to Madhya Pradesh so that the state’s farmers, labourers, and rural poor can receive relief at the earliest.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Special priority to Madhya Pradesh in Farmers’ Welfare Year</strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the year 2026 is being observed as the Farmers’ Welfare Year in Madhya Pradesh, and in this context, the Central Government is giving special priority to agriculture-dominant states like Madhya Pradesh. He said that Madhya Pradesh is his own home. During the Farmers’ Welfare Year, it will be ensured that farmers growing mustard, tur, moong, urad, and oilseeds receive every possible assistance, and the state remains at the forefront on every parameter of rural development.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px">*****</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><br /> <span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>RC/MS/AD/DK/MK</strong></span></span></p> " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; 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