On 4th January 2024, the central government minister Amit Shah launched the Tur Dal Purchase Portal for farmers which will be a big initiative to increase the revenue of Indian farmers. through this portal, farmers can sell Tur dal directly to the government procurement agencies. It will overcome the potential cost of middlemen between farmers and government agencies. Also, this portal can help to reduce the import dependency related to Pulses in the next three years.
Tur Dal Purchase Portal Benefits, Guide, And Impact on Farmer’s Revenue
Previously, before this tur dal purchase portal farmers have to sell pulses to the middleman. But now they will be able to sell tur dar to the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) or other govt agencies directly from this portal. As per the ministry, it will directly enhance the revenue of farmers and so far the amount of ₹₹6.8 million has already been transferred to 25 farmers toward payment for the sale of tur via the portal.
Based on available information, a similar facility will be launched by the central government for the sale of other pulses like Masur, Urad, Maize, and other 35 organic products. undoubtedly, this going to change the overall system of selling of pulses between farmers and government agencies. This portal will increase the supply nationwide and reduce the pulse import dependency of India. The government taking these types of initiatives under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign which is already motivating India to reduce imports and increase exports to become a $5 trillion economy soon.
Now moving toward the guide of selling tur dal through this procurement portal. To sell the pulses, farmers need to make their account on the portal and follow the required procedure. The detailed step-by-step guide will be available here. Stay tuned for more latest business news and finance-related updates.