Centre approves procurement of 9023 tonnes of sunflower in Karnataka
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Summary
Approving a proposal from the Karnataka government, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes of sunflower under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi 2026 season
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right