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BELAGAVI: The central government has fixed minimum support price MSP ) for grains grown in other parts of the country. Green gram is being sold at Rs 4,200 while the MSP is Rs 6,970, soyabean is being sold at Rs 2,000 when the Centre has fixed Rs 3,999 as MSP. The Asti Yatra will be conducted at Belagavi South, Belagavi North, Bagewadi, Bailhongal, Saudatti, Arabhavi and Gokak. The ashes will be immersed in Ghataprabha river at Lolsuru village in Gokak taluk on Saturday, said Angadi. It should clear its stand so that the central government can intervene and start the direct procurement, the MP warned..