Green Gram Hub Opens in Chamarajanagar, Aiming to Stabilise Farmer Prices
A new green gram procurement centre has been inaugurated in Santhemarahalli, Chamarajanagar, offering farmers a direct channel to sell their harvests at regulated rates. The facility is expected to curb price volatility and improve rural incomes in Karnataka's agrarian belt.
The centre, established under a state‑led initiative, provides a structured marketplace where producers can bring their green gram crops for assessment, grading, and immediate purchase. By eliminating multiple middlemen, the model seeks to ensure that farmers receive a transparent price reflective of market conditions, thereby reducing the uncertainty that has long plagued pulse growers. The procurement hub also offers storage facilities and quality‑control laboratories, enabling better preservation and value addition.
State officials highlighted that the project aligns with broader agricultural reforms aimed at strengthening supply chains and fostering farmer resilience. The centre's operational framework includes a digital ledger that records each transaction, offering traceability and accountability that were previously absent. Moreover, the initiative is expected to attract ancillary services such as transport logistics and agro‑processing units, creating a ripple effect of employment opportunities in the region.
Early reports indicate a positive response from the farming community, with several cooperatives already scheduling deliveries. If the model proves successful, it may be replicated in other pulse‑producing districts, potentially reshaping Karnataka's agricultural export profile and contributing to national food security objectives.
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