<h1>Central government procures 2.5 lakh tonnes mango at Rs 1,616 per quintal under Market Intervention Scheme</h1> The central government announced procurement of 2.5 lakh tonnes of mango from a southern state at Rs 1,616 per quintal for 2025-26 under the Market Intervention Scheme. The decision aims to protect farmers' interests amid sharp price decline, with local rates falling to Rs 400 per quintal. A union minister raised concerns about mango growers' situation, prompting the agriculture ministry's intervention. The procurement represents a four-fold price difference from current market rates, providing significant relief to affected cultivators in the region.