The Indian government has approved the procurement of 20 lakh tonnes of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh at a market intervention price of ₹6,500.90 per tonne, amounting to a total expenditure of ₹203.15 crore. This initiative is part of a broader effort to protect farmers from distress sales during peak harvest periods. Additionally, the Union Agriculture Ministry has increased the procurement limit for gram in Andhra Pradesh to 1.13 lakh tonnes, up from the previous limit of 94,500 tonnes. In Karnataka, the procurement window for tur has been extended to May 15, allowing farmers more time to sell their produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). These measures are designed to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their crops and do not have to sell at significantly lower rates, particularly during times of high supply.