In a major boost to Tamil Nadu farmers, the Centre on Wednesday approved the procurement of Khopra and Totapuri mangoes from farmers in the State. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accorded the approval for the procurement, ensuring better price realisation for producers and protecting them from distress sales caused by market fluctuations, says a release.Centre approves MSP procurement of copraBased on the proposal submitted by the Government of Tamil Nadu, the Centre has approved the procurement of copra during 2026. A total of 87,226 tonnes of Khopra will be procured in the State, comprising 87,000 tonnes of milling Khopra and 226 metric tonnes of ball copra, says the release.The entire procurement will be undertaken at the Minimum Support Price under the Price Support Scheme. The total MSP value of the approved procurement exceeds ₹1,049 crore, says the release.The decision is expected to ensure remunerative prices for Khopra growers in Tamil Nadu and shield them from distress sales arising from falling market prices. With assured procurement at MSP, farmers will have greater income security and confidence that the government stands ready to purchase their produce at the notified price.Market Intervention Scheme for Totapuri mango growersThe minister also approved the procurement of 96,879 tonnes of Totapuri mangoes in Tamil Nadu during 2026 under the Market Intervention Scheme.The procurement will be carried out under the MIS, with the Market Intervention Price fixed at ₹1,545 per quintal. The intervention aims to ensure that Totapuri mango growers receive fair and remunerative prices for their produce and are protected from selling at a loss due to sudden market price declines. The measure is expected to provide price stability, safeguard farmers’ incomes, and ensure better returns on their produce, the release says.Published on July 8, 2026