The procurement has already started in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana and a total quantity of 0.15 lakh metric tonnes of tur (arhar) has been procured in these states till February 15, benefiting 12,006 farmers. The procurement has already started in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Telangana and a total quantity of 0.15 lakh metric tonnes of tur (arhar) has been procured in these states till February 15, benefiting 12,006 farmers. Zee News :Business