Govt procures pulses, oilseeds worth Rs 44,142 cr from farmers in last 4 years
The government has procured pulses and oilseeds worth Rs 44,142 crore at minimum support prices from farmers in the four years to 2018-19, the agriculture ministry said Tuesday.
India reported production of 25.23 million tonnes (MT) of pulses during FY 2017-18 against 14.66 MT in FY 2009-10. Source: Reuters