Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): Farmers in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain took out a tractor rally on Sunday to thank Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for announcing ‘Bhavantar compensation’ on kharif soybean crops.
The rally was organised at the Krishi Upaj Mandi premises and moved through various city routes before concluding at the Dussehra Ground, where a public meeting was held.
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Hundreds of farmers from different villages participated in the rally. They expressed gratitude for the state government’s decision to provide price difference support under the Bhavantar scheme.
The CM recently announced that farmers will receive compensation for the gap between the market price and MSP (₹5,328 per quintal) of soybean. Farmers hailed the move as a historic decision that will strengthen them financially.
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Speaking at the event, Minister Indersingh Parmar said the state government acted swiftly to assess crop losses and transferred compensation to farmers’ accounts before Diwali. He added that the Bhavantar scheme will ensure farmers get fair value for their hard work.
Minister Gautam Tetwal highlighted that the GST reduction by the Central Government has helped farmers save money on farm equipment and tractors.
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BJP District President Rajesh Dhakad stated that both the Central and State Governments are committed to farmers’ welfare and urged farmers to counter misinformation spread by the opposition.
The rally was addressed virtually by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, who joined from Sheopur and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to farmer welfare.
“The happiness on farmers’ faces is a testament to the success of our efforts,” said Yadav. “Our government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is committed to ensuring that farmers get full value for their produce. If market prices fall, the Bhavantar scheme ensures their income doesn’t suffer,” he added.
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The CM highlighted that irrigation, seed supply, fertilisers, storage and marketing facilities are being strengthened across the state to make agriculture a profitable venture. He described Bhavantar scheme not just as a payment system, but as a protective financial shield for farmers.
Notably, the minimum support price (MSP) for soybean has been increased by Rs 500, bringing it to Rs 5,328 per quintal. To facilitate smooth procurement, 1,700 registration centres have been established across the state, with over 5 lakh farmers already registered — 35,000 of them from Indore district alone. The registration deadline is October 17 and the government has committed to disbursing payments within 15 days of crop sale.
Instructions to collectors, appeal for organic farming
Yadav also issued instructions to all district collectors to personally oversee arrangements in mandis and ensure hassle-free crop selling for farmers. He encouraged more farmers to register not just for soybean sales but also for organic farming initiatives.
Under the Bhavantar scheme, if farmers sell their crops below the Minimum Support Price, the state government compensates them for the difference, ensuring they receive full value for their produce.
Farmers at the event thanked CM Mohan Yadav for providing relief during difficult times and appreciated his immediate action to support those affected by crop losses.
