Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews record summer moong procurement exceeding 5.33 lakh tonnes in Madhya Pradesh
Distilled Policy Brief
- In Madhya Pradesh, summer 2026 moong procurement reached 5.33 lakh metric tonnes against an approved limit of 5,39,072 metric tonnes (initial 4,54,580 MT plus an additional 84,492 MT) primarily via NAFED and NCCF at Minimum Support Price.
- The review highlighted that implementing the Weather Information Network Data System (WINDS) is vital for RWBCIS and advised a Blended Approach integrating Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) for ground-truthing tech-based yield assessments.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Understand PM-AASHA procurement mechanisms (via NAFED/NCCF), PMFBY sub-components like RWBCIS, and the role of the WINDS portal in weather-based crop insurance.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Evaluate how combining technological yield estimation models with ground-level Crop Cutting Experiments (Blended Approach) and robust procurement systems enhances farmer income security and risk management.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to agricultural procurement and crop insurance frameworks in India, consider the following statements: 1. Pulses procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is primarily undertaken through nodal agencies such as NAFED and NCCF. 2. The Weather Information Network Data System (WINDS) serves as a key data portal to support the implementation of the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS). 3. Technology-based yield assessments in crop insurance incorporate a blended approach that uses Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) for ground-truthing. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as pulses such as moong are procured at MSP via NAFED and NCCF under government support programs. Statement 2 is correct because the Weather Information Network Data System (WINDS) provides vital weather data infrastructure essential for RWBCIS. Statement 3 is correct as tech-driven yield assessments require ground-truthing by integrating traditional Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) in a blended approach.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.