MoCA&PD Expands Procurement in Chhattisgarh; Launches Pulse Procurement in Bihar
In April 2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution(MoCAF&PD) has expanded procurement operations under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme in Chhattisgarh and launched the first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission (APM) in Bihar to enhance farmer income support and ensure price stability.
In April 2026, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution(MoCAF&PD) has expanded procurement operations under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme in Chhattisgarh and launched the first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission (APM) in Bihar to enhance farmer income support and ensure price stability.
- The procurement drive is being spearheaded by the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited(NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED).
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Procurement Boost in Chhattisgarh: The state has accelerated with digitised farmer registration through the Electronic(E)-Samyukti portal, supported by extensive on-ground awareness campaigns.
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- A network of 85 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies(PACS) centres is currently operational across districts such as Dhamtari, Durg, Balod, Balodabazar, Raipur, Raigarh, and Sarangarh, with further expansion planned in Sarguja, Kondagaon, and Koriya.
Procurement in Bihar: The NCCF has initiated the first organised procurement of masoor (lentil), supported by scientific storage facilities in Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority(WDRA) approved warehouses in collaboration with the Central Warehousing Corporation(CWC).
- The NAFED is also gearing up to expand procurement operations in the state under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) through its cooperative network.
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