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How Is the Government Helping Farmers Earn More? 🚜

The government approved more than five trillion rupees to buy beans and oil seeds from farmers.

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Key Points

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Total spending: about ₹5,548 crore.

Crops covered: beans (pulses) and oil‑producing seeds.

States involved: Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana.

Goal: protect farmers from low market prices and support local food production.

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This money will be used during the main planting season of 2026‑27.

Farmers in three states will get the money if prices fall below the promised minimum price.

Payments will go directly into the farmers’ bank accounts, making it fast and clear.

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7 words

procurement program

the plan where the government buys crops from farmers

minimum price

the lowest price the government promises to pay

Kharif season

the main time of year when certain crops are grown

pulses

beans like lentils and peas

oilseeds

seeds that give oil, such as soybeans and sunflower

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open and clear so everyone can see how it works

remunerative

giving a good amount of money

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