Masur (Lentil) Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is the 3rd-largest producer of Masur (Lentil) in India. Masur (Lentil) (मसूर) here is a pulse crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Apr) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Apr)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Bihar's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Masur (Lentil) MSP & Procurement in Bihar
The Minimum Support Price for Masur (Lentil) is ₹7,000/quintal (Rabi 2025-26). Government agencies procure Masur (Lentil) at MSP in Bihar during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹7,000. Today's market modal price of ₹6,002 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Masur (Lentil) in Bihar
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Patna Gandhi Maidan Market, Muzaffarpur APMC, Gaya Mandi, Bhagalpur Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Bihar. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Bihar Masur (Lentil) Farmers
Bihar Masur (Lentil) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.