Amardeep Dagde | Correspondent
In a significant relief for gram (chickpea) farmers of the Rabi season, the Government of Maharashtra has taken an important farmer-centric decision by reconsidering and issuing revised directions regarding earlier restrictions imposed on gram procurement. This move is expected to provide major financial relief to thousands of gram-producing farmers across the state.
According to an official communication issued by the Cooperation, Marketing and Textiles Department, the earlier order related to gram procurement for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026 had created difficulties for many farmers in selling their produce. In particular, registration procedures and procurement conditions had resulted in produce getting stuck in markets, causing distress among farmers.
Taking serious note of increasing complaints from farmers and the ground realities in agricultural markets, the government reviewed the decision and issued instructions to modify the existing order. As a result, the gram procurement process is now expected to become smoother, enabling farmers to sell their produce on time without unnecessary hurdles.
👉 Key Benefits for Farmers
Reduction in administrative hurdles during gram sales
Prevention of stockpile delays in markets
Protection from potential financial losses due to falling prices
Increased farmer participation in government procurement operations
Farmer organizations have welcomed the decision, stating that the government intervened at the right time. With rising cultivation costs and market uncertainty affecting growers, the decision is being described as a “lifeline” for farmers.
📌 Priority to Farmers’ Welfare
The move reflects the government’s willingness to address real-time agricultural challenges and ensure farmer welfare through practical policy adjustments. It is being viewed as a crucial step toward stabilizing markets while ensuring fair opportunities for farmers.
For gram growers across Maharashtra, this decision is not merely an administrative change but a meaningful economic relief, bringing renewed confidence to the farming community.