MP: CM Mohan Yadav expresses gratitude to PM Modi for taking decision in interest of farmers

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for their decision to raise the basic duty on refined oil to 32 percent in the interest of farmers.

Speaking to ANI, CM Yadav said, “I would like to thank PM Modi on behalf of the state government for taking another important decision to increase the basic duty on refined oil to 32 percent. This will boost demand for oilseeds such as mustard, sunflower, groundnut, and soybeans. Coming from a region with the highest production of soybeans, this will greatly benefit our crops.”

“I also thank PM Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for their decision, which aligns with the interests of farmers. The Madhya Pradesh Government had anticipated such measures from the Central government to support farmers. With the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for soybean crops, we will reap significant benefits,” he added.

The Chief Minister further stated that with increased irrigation capacity in Madhya Pradesh, onion production has risen significantly. The Modi government has reduced the export duty on onions from 40 percent to 20 percent, which will boost onion exports from the state, benefiting local farmers.

“These decisions have made PM Modi popular among the public. I thank both PM Modi and the Union Agriculture Minister for their efforts. These are indeed significant decisions in the interest of farmers,” he concluded.

Madhya Pradesh is the largest soybean-producing state, accounting for about 60% of India’s total production.