The procurement has already started in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The procurement of tur (arhar) in other states also will commence very soon. The Centre is committed to purchasing 100 per cent of tur produced by farmers through central nodal agencies, namely the NAFED and the NCCF. The Government has also made an announcement in Budget 2025 that procurement of Tur, urad, and masur up to 100% of the production of the state will be continued for another four years to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses in the country. The integrated PM-AASHA Scheme is administered to bring in more effectiveness in the implementation of procurement operations. It would not only help in providing remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce but also control the price volatility of essential commodities by ensuring their availability at affordable prices to consumers through the buffer stock when prices shoot up in the market. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
