Centre okays sunflower seed procurement in Karnataka, extends purchase window for gram in Maharashtra

New Delhi, The Centre has given nod for procurement of 9,023 tonnes of sunflower seed cultivated in 2026 rabi season in Karnataka at a minimum support price to protect the interest of farmers.

In Maharasthra, the maximum procurement limit for gram has been increased to 8,19,882 tonne with purchase window extended by 30 days.

The procurement will be undertaken under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), which kicks in when mandi prices fall below the MSP.


Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the decision will enable sunflower growing farmers in Karnataka receive a fair and remunerative price for their produce.

This will also enable those Maharasthra farmers who were unable to sell their produce within the originally stipulated timeframe.

More farmers will now be able to avail of the benefit of MSP and will not be compelled to sell their produce at lower rates under market pressure, he said in a statement.