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MP CM Mohan Yadav to Conduct Surprise Checks at Wheat Procurement Centres

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will conduct surprise inspections at wheat procurement centres across the state. The visits aim to review ground-level arrangements and ensure smooth farmer transactions at Minimum Support Price. The government has relaxed quality norms and increased capacity to facilitate procurement. Farmers are receiving Rs 2,625 per quintal, including a state bonus of Rs 40.

Key Points: MP CM to Surprise Check Wheat Procurement Centres

  • Surprise checks at wheat procurement centres across MP
  • Focus on basic amenities and guideline adherence
  • Farmers can sell wheat at any centre within their district
  • Wheat procured at Rs 2,625/quintal including state bonus
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MP CM to conduct surprise checks at wheat procurement centres

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav will conduct surprise inspections at wheat procurement centres to ensure smooth, transparent operations for farmers.

"Our priority is that farmers should not face inconvenience and procurement must remain transparent and efficient. - Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, April 29

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will conduct surprise inspections at wheat procurement centres across Madhya Pradesh in the coming days, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

The visits are aimed at reviewing ground-level arrangements during the ongoing procurement season and ensuring that farmers are able to sell their produce smoothly at the Minimum Support Price.

The Chief Minister is also expected to interact with farmers and officials to assess the functioning of the system and verify whether facilities mandated by the government are being provided.

"Our priority is that farmers should not face inconvenience and procurement must remain transparent and efficient," Yadav said in the statement.

Officials said the Chief Minister may visit centres without prior notice.

The inspections will focus on the availability of basic amenities and adherence to prescribed guidelines.

To facilitate farmers, the government has allowed them to sell wheat at any procurement centre within their district.

This is expected to reduce congestion and waiting time.

Basic facilities such as drinking water and shaded seating areas have been arranged at the centres.

The state has also taken steps to improve operational efficiency.

The number of weighing scales at each centre has been increased to six, while districts have been authorised to install additional units if required.

The daily slot booking capacity has been raised from 1,000 quintals to 2,250 quintals per centre, with provision to increase it up to 3,000 quintals based on demand.

Procurement and slot booking activities are also being conducted on Saturdays.

The government has relaxed Fair Average Quality norms to provide relief to farmers.

The permissible limit for lusterless wheat has been increased to 50 per cent, while limits for shrivelled grains and damaged grains have been revised to 10 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively.

Procurement centres have been equipped with the necessary infrastructure, including gunny bags, porters, weighing machines, sewing machines, computers, internet connectivity, and quality testing equipment.

Cleaning aids such as fans and sieves are also being used.

Wheat is being procured at Rs 2,625 per quintal, including a Minimum Support Price of Rs 2,585 and a bonus of Rs 40 per quintal provided by the state government.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some accountability! Last year my father had to sell his wheat at a lower price because of 'technical issues' at the procurement centre. Allowing farmers to sell at any centre within the district will be a game changer for those of us from remote villages where the local centre is often dysfunctional. Credit where it's due – the shade and drinking water facilities are basic but essential.
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Ravi K
The 40 rupees bonus is good but the real issue is payment delays. My neighbour from Sehore sold wheat in March and still hasn't been paid fully. Surprise inspections are fine but I hope CM also checks if farmers are getting their money on time. Otherwise all these facilities mean nothing if the treasury doesn't release funds.
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James A
Interesting to see state-level action on procurement. In UP, farmers often complain about middlemen despite MSP systems. The relaxed quality norms for lusterless wheat up to 50% is a pragmatic move given climate variations these days. Hope this model catches on elsewhere.
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Neha E
Surprise inspections are always good but we need sustained monitoring, not just one-off visits. My father is a farmer in Gwalior and he says the real problem is corruption at lower levels – some officials demand bribes to process wheat quickly. If CM really wants transparency, he should set up a helpline for farmers to report issues anonymously.
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Arun Y
The improvement in infrastructure sounds promising – six weighing scales per centre and raised slot booking capacity from 1,000 to 2,250 quintals. But is there enough manpower to handle this? My cousins in Chhindwara say porters are

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