Madhya Pradesh CM seeks FCI purchase for pulses.

Madhya Pradesh CM asked the Centre to start procurement of pulses through FCI in the state to support prices. Bumper production of the crops in the state has led to a fall in prices. Centre to procure pulses and coarse cereals at MSP in the state. Farmers in the state had resorted to a violent stir recently after a steep fall in crop prices. They relented later after the state government assured of loan waivers and procurement at MSP.