Pulses Mission: Sell Tur and Urad at MSP

Pulses Mission Turns One (11 October 2026): How Tur, Urad and Masoor Farmers Can Sell Their Whole Crop at MSP Through NAFED or NCCF

India’s Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses completed its first year on 11 October 2026, with a major promise for farmers growing tur (arhar), urad and masoor: assured procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF).

The six-year mission, launched in October 2025 with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore, aims to increase domestic pulses production and reduce import dependence. Under the procurement arrangement, registered and willing farmers in participating states can offer their produce for procurement at MSP, subject to the applicable registration, quality, state and procurement rules. The “100% procurement” commitment does not mean that every farmer can arrive at any centre without registering or that every lot is automatically accepted. Source: Press Information Bureau.

If you grow tur, urad or masoor, here is how to check the MSP, register through the authorised agency, prepare your crop and understand the conditions before taking it to a procurement centre.

What is the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses?

The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is a Central Government programme running from 2025–26 to 2030–31. Its financial outlay is ₹11,440 crore, with a focus on increasing production, improving seed availability, expanding cultivation and strengthening post-harvest infrastructure.

The mission prioritises three pulses:

Tur (Arhar): Pigeon pea, widely grown as a kharif crop.
Urad: Black gram, grown in kharif and in some regions during other seasons.
Masoor: Lentil, primarily a rabi crop.

A key feature is assured procurement of these pulses through NAFED and NCCF under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA). The government has authorised the two agencies to procure 100% of the eligible quantity offered by registered farmers in participating states for four years, from 2025–26 through 2028–29, subject to the programme's rules. Source: Prime Minister’s Office.

MSP rates for tur, urad and masoor in 2026–27

The notified MSPs for the 2026–27 marketing season are as follows:

Pulse crop	MSP per quintal	MSP per 100 kg
Tur / Arhar	₹8,450	₹8,450
Urad	₹8,200	₹8,200
Masoor (lentil)	₹7,000	₹7,000

One quintal equals 100 kilograms. These are the notified MSP rates for the respective crops, not guaranteed prices for every private-market sale. Source: PIB — MSP and Pulses Mission factsheet.

What does this mean for a farmer?

If your eligible crop is accepted for procurement at MSP, the gross value is calculated using the applicable rate and accepted quantity.

For example, if 20 quintals of tur meet the applicable procurement requirements, the gross MSP value would be ₹1,69,000 before any legally applicable deductions or adjustments.

Actual payment depends on the quantity accepted, quality assessment and procurement records. The example is an illustration, not a guarantee that a particular quantity will be accepted.

Can farmers sell their entire tur, urad or masoor crop at MSP?

The mission provides for procurement of the eligible quantity offered by registered farmers, with NAFED and NCCF authorised to procure up to 100% under the programme in participating states.

However, farmers must understand the conditions:

Registration matters: Farmers must register through the authorised agency or designated state process.
State participation matters: Procurement arrangements depend on the state’s participation, crop, season and notified operations.
Quality matters: Produce must meet the applicable Fair Average Quality (FAQ) specifications.
Procurement windows matter: Registration, delivery and procurement must follow the announced schedule and designated centres.
Records matter: Land, crop, identity and bank details may be checked under the applicable process.

The government has stated that NAFED and NCCF procure eligible tur, urad and masoor from registered farmers as much as they offer under the mission, subject to PSS norms. Procurement is implemented through state requests and notified arrangements, rather than as an unrestricted, year-round purchase at every market. Source: PIB — Procurement under PM-AASHA.

How to register with NAFED or NCCF

The exact registration method, portal and opening dates can differ by state, crop and procurement season. Start by checking the official agency websites and your state agriculture or marketing department’s announcements.

Step 1: Check which agency is handling procurement in your area

Visit the official websites:

Check the latest notices for your state, crop and marketing season. Ask your local agriculture department, mandi committee or designated procurement centre whether registration is open and which agency is operating there.

Do not assume that a registration window in one state or for one pulse automatically applies to your district or crop.

Step 2: Register through the authorised process

Follow the registration instructions for your state and the agency handling procurement. The process may require you to enter personal, land, crop, bank and contact details.

Read the instructions carefully and check that your name and crop information match the supporting records.

Step 3: Keep the required documents ready

The exact list depends on the state and procurement arrangement. Commonly requested documents or details may include:

Aadhaar or another accepted identity document.
Mobile number for verification messages.
Bank account details and proof of account ownership.
Land records or other evidence of cultivation, as required.
Crop details, cultivated area and expected quantity.
Farmer registration or state agricultural database details, where applicable.

Do not treat this as a universal mandatory checklist. Confirm the current requirements with the authorised registration centre or official portal.

Step 4: Save your registration acknowledgement

Keep the farmer registration number, application receipt and any confirmation message. Ask how you will be informed about the procurement centre, delivery date and accepted quantity.

Registration alone does not necessarily mean that your produce has been accepted for procurement.

How to sell your crop at MSP after registration

Once registration is confirmed and procurement is active in your area, follow the local agency’s delivery instructions.

1. Confirm the procurement centre and dates

Check where your crop must be delivered and when. The location may be a notified procurement centre, mandi or other authorised facility.

Ask whether you need an appointment, token, slot or additional document before bringing your produce.

2. Prepare your produce

The crop must meet the applicable quality specifications. Ask the procurement centre about moisture limits, cleanliness, foreign matter, damaged grains and any other FAQ conditions before transporting the crop.

Keep the produce separate from other crops or lots if instructed.

3. Bring your registration and supporting records

Carry your registration acknowledgement, identity details and any documents requested by the centre. Make sure the bank account information recorded during registration is correct.

4. Get the quantity and quality recorded

The procurement agency will assess the produce under the applicable procedure. Ask for the recorded weight, quality result and accepted quantity.

If a portion is rejected or a quantity differs from what you delivered, request an explanation and keep the relevant receipt or record.

5. Keep the procurement receipt

Save the weighment slip, procurement receipt and any document that shows the accepted quantity and MSP calculation. These records will help if payment is delayed or you need to raise a dispute.

6. Track your payment

Payment is processed according to the procurement system and applicable procedures. Keep the transaction reference and check the bank account linked to your registration.

If payment does not arrive within the stated period, contact the procurement centre or agency with your farmer registration number and receipt.

What is Fair Average Quality (FAQ), and why does it matter?

FAQ refers to the quality specifications prescribed for procurement. MSP procurement is not simply a purchase of any quantity in any condition; the produce must meet the standards applicable to the notified crop and season.

Before taking your crop to the centre, ask for the current specifications. These may cover factors such as moisture, damaged or discoloured grains, foreign matter and other quality characteristics.

If your crop fails the quality check, ask the centre to explain the specific reason and whether any permitted cleaning, drying or other corrective action is available. Do not assume that all rejected produce can be accepted after reprocessing.

The quality standards and procurement rules should be confirmed from the current official instructions rather than relying solely on advice from other farmers or traders.

What if a procurement centre refuses to buy your eligible crop?

If you have registered and believe your crop qualifies but the centre refuses procurement, first ask for the reason in writing or through the available official record.

Then:

Check whether procurement is active for your crop and district.
Confirm that your registration and farmer details are approved.
Ask whether the rejection concerns quality, quantity, documentation or a closed procurement window.
Keep the registration acknowledgement, weighment or quality report and any communication from the centre.
Contact the agency or state procurement authority named in the official notice.

If the issue remains unresolved, raise a formal complaint with the relevant agency or state department. Include the registration number, crop, procurement centre, date and the specific reason you believe the refusal was incorrect.

Avoid paying an unauthorised agent to secure procurement or change a quality result.

What if payment is delayed?

If your produce has been accepted but the payment has not reached your bank account:

Verify the accepted quantity and MSP amount on your procurement receipt.
Confirm that the registered bank account is correct and active.
Check for any payment status or transaction reference provided by the agency.
Contact the procurement centre or agency handling your registration.
Keep copies of all receipts and complaint acknowledgements.

Do not assume that a delayed payment means the procurement has been cancelled. Ask the responsible agency to check the transaction against your registration and accepted quantity.

Why is the government focusing on tur, urad and masoor?

India is a major producer and consumer of pulses, but domestic demand has also required imports. The mission aims to raise domestic production, strengthen seed availability and improve farmers’ confidence through more assured markets.

Its 2030–31 targets include:

Raising pulses production to around 350 lakh tonnes.
Expanding the area under pulses to 310 lakh hectares.
Improving average yield to 1,130 kg per hectare.
Distributing improved and certified seeds.
Establishing 1,000 pulse-processing units.

The programme also supports climate-resilient seeds, demonstrations and post-harvest infrastructure. Source: Prime Minister’s Office — Mission details.

Frequently asked questions

Is procurement guaranteed for 100% of the crop?

The mission authorises 100% procurement of eligible tur, urad and masoor offered by registered farmers in participating states under the applicable programme. Farmers must still register, meet quality requirements and follow the notified state and season-specific procurement arrangements.

Can I register directly with NAFED or NCCF?

Use the authorised process specified for your state and crop. Check the official agency websites and state government notices to identify the current registration route and operating agency.

What is the MSP for tur in 2026–27?

The notified MSP is ₹8,450 per quintal.

What is the MSP for urad in 2026–27?

The notified MSP is ₹8,200 per quintal.

What is the MSP for masoor in 2026–27?

The notified MSP is ₹7,000 per quintal.

Will the government buy my crop throughout the year?

Not necessarily. Procurement is conducted according to state requests, crop seasons, registration and notified procurement windows. Confirm the dates and location for your crop before transporting it.

What should I do if the procurement centre rejects my produce?

Ask for the specific reason, including any quality or documentation issue. Keep the inspection or rejection record and contact the agency or state authority responsible for that procurement operation.

Where can I find official updates?

Start with NAFED, NCCF and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Your state agriculture department and mandi authorities can confirm local registration windows and procurement centres.

Final checklist for pulses farmers

Confirm that tur, urad or masoor procurement is active in your state and district.
Check the notified MSP for your crop and season.
Register through the authorised NAFED, NCCF or state process.
Keep your identity, cultivation, bank and crop details ready.
Save the registration acknowledgement.
Confirm the centre, delivery date and FAQ quality requirements.
Keep weighment, quality and procurement receipts.
Track the payment and report discrepancies through the official channel.

Final word

The Pulses Mission’s first anniversary highlights an important opportunity for tur, urad and masoor farmers: the government’s commitment to procure eligible produce offered by registered farmers at MSP through NAFED and NCCF in participating states.

The most important steps are to confirm local procurement, register through the authorised process, meet FAQ standards and keep every receipt. Do not assume that the 100% procurement commitment removes these conditions or that procurement is open everywhere at all times.

Official sources