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MP Wheat Procurement Hits 59 Lakh Quintals, Targets 7.8 MT This Season

Wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh has accelerated with the state government enhancing daily slot booking capacity at centres to reduce congestion. The procurement is being conducted at Rs 2,625 per quintal, which includes the MSP and a state bonus, with payments directly transferred to farmers' accounts. Over 5.9 million quintals have been procured so far from more than 136,000 farmers, with a record 1.9 million farmers registered this season. The government has set an ambitious procurement target of 7.8 million metric tonnes for the year.

Key Points: MP Wheat Procurement: 59 Lakh Quintals, Target 7.8 MT

  • Daily slot capacity increased to 1,500 quintals
  • Procurement at Rs 2,625 per quintal with state bonus
  • Over Rs 575 crore paid to 136,237 farmers
  • Satellite verification used for land record checks
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MP govt procures 59 lakh quintals of wheat, target set at 7.8 MT

Madhya Pradesh accelerates wheat procurement, sets 7.8 MT target. Over 5.9M quintals bought, payments of Rs 575 crore transferred to farmers.

"Despite challenges, we have set a procurement target of 7.8 million metric tonnes this year to safeguard farmers' interests - Govind Singh Rajput"

Bhopal, April 18

Wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh has gained pace this season, with the state government stepping up arrangements to handle higher arrivals and ensure smooth purchase at the Minimum Support Price, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput said on Saturday.​

He said the government has increased the daily slot booking capacity at procurement centres from 1,000 quintals to 1,500 quintals. ​

"This will help reduce congestion and ensure that more farmers can sell their produce without delay," Rajput said.​

The minister said procurement is being carried out on all official working days through 3,171 centres set up across the state. Basic facilities such as shaded seating, drinking water, weighing machines, stitching units, internet connectivity, and quality-testing equipment have been provided to farmers.​

Rajput said wheat is being procured at Rs 2,625 per quintal, which includes the Minimum Support Price of Rs 2,585 per quintal and a state bonus of Rs 40 per quintal.​

He added that adequate gunny bags and storage arrangements have been made, and a mix of jute and polypropylene/high-density polyethene bags is being used for safe storage.​

Sharing progress, he said 5,948,980 quintals of wheat have been procured so far from 136,237 farmers. Payments worth Rs 575.86 crore have been directly transferred into farmers' bank accounts.

​He added that 461,271 farmers have booked slots to sell 19,692,550 quintals of wheat. The slot booking facility will remain open till April 30.

​The minister said satellite-based verification is being used to detect discrepancies in land records. Slot booking is restricted to affected land parcels, while eligible farmers are allowed to continue without disruption.

​Highlighting participation, Rajput said a record 1,904,000 farmers have registered this year, about 360,000 more than last year.

​"Despite challenges, we have set a procurement target of 7.8 million metric tonnes this year to safeguard farmers' interests," Rajput said.​

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who follows agricultural economics, the scale of this operation is impressive. 1.9 million farmers registered! The use of satellite verification for land records is a smart, tech-forward move to reduce fraud. Hope the storage (gunny/polypropylene mix) is managed well to avoid post-procurement losses.
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Rohit P
Good to see the state bonus of Rs 40 on top of MSP. Every rupee counts for our annadata. But the real test is at the ground level in remote centres. Are the drinking water and shaded seating facilities actually functional, or just on paper? Hope the minister's claims hold true for all farmers.
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Priya S
MP is becoming a wheat bowl! This procurement will help stabilise prices in the market. The slot booking till April 30th gives farmers a clear window. My only request: please ensure the quality testing is fair and transparent. Sometimes, farmers face arbitrary quality cuts (katna).
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Vikram M
Setting a target of 7.8 MT is ambitious. Hope the storage infrastructure is ready to handle this massive quantity without wastage. The use of HDPE bags is good for long-term storage. Jai Kisan! 🚜
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Michael C
The direct benefit transfer of ₹575 crore already is a significant financial injection into the rural economy. This kind of organized procurement is essential for food security. Well done on the increased registrations.

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