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MP Expands Wheat Procurement to All Divisions from April 15

Madhya Pradesh is extending its wheat procurement at Minimum Support Price to the remaining divisions across the state starting April 15. The state government has set up over 3,100 procurement centres with facilities like shaded seating and drinking water for farmers. Already, more than 1.25 million quintals have been procured from over 28,000 farmers, with payments directly credited to their bank accounts. A record 1.9 million farmers have registered for the season, aiming to sell over 10 million quintals of wheat.

Key Points: MP Wheat Procurement Begins Tomorrow in Remaining Divisions

  • Procurement expands to all divisions April 15
  • Over 1.25M quintals already procured
  • Direct payments of Rs 10.23 crore made
  • 3,171 centres set up with farmer facilities
  • Record 1.904M farmers registered
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MP: Wheat procurement to begin from tomorrow​

Madhya Pradesh expands wheat procurement at MSP to all divisions from April 15. Over 1.25M quintals already procured, with direct payments to farmers.

"So far, 1,252,470 quintals of wheat have been procured from 28,199 farmers at the Minimum Support Price - Govind Singh Rajput"

Bhopal, April 14

Wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price in the remaining divisions of Madhya Pradesh will begin from April 15, with the state government stepping up efforts to ensure smooth operations and better facilities for farmers across procurement centres.​

The procurement process, which started on April 9 in Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain and Narmadapuram divisions, will now be extended to Jabalpur, Rewa, Shahdol, Gwalior-Chambal and Sagar divisions, bringing the entire state under the procurement network.​

State's Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput said the government has made comprehensive arrangements to support farmers during the ongoing procurement season.​

"So far, 1,252,470 quintals of wheat have been procured from 28,199 farmers at the Minimum Support Price, and payments amounting to Rs 10.23 crore have already been credited directly into farmers' bank accounts," Rajput said on Tuesday.​

He added that 235,177 farmers have booked slots to sell over 10.39 million quintals of wheat.​

To manage the large-scale procurement exercise, the government has set up 3,171 procurement centres across the state.

Officials have been instructed to ensure that farmers do not face inconvenience during the process.​

Highlighting the facilities, the Minister said adequate arrangements, including shaded seating, drinking water, and essential equipment such as weighing machines, stitching units, and quality testing tools, have been ensured at all procurement centres.​

For the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, wheat is being procured at Rs 2,625 per quintal, which includes the Minimum Support Price of Rs 2,585 and a Rs 40 per quintal bonus provided by the state government.​

Authorities have also ensured sufficient availability of gunny bags and proper storage arrangements using jute and polypropylene/high-density polyethene sacks.​

Out of the total wheat procured so far, 769,720 quintals have already been transported to storage facilities, indicating steady progress in the procurement and logistics chain, Rajput said in a statement.​

The state has witnessed a record 1.904 million farmers registered this year, an increase of 360,000 from last year. In the previous season, around 7.7 million metric tonnes of wheat were procured.​

- IANS

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Priya S
Providing shaded seating and drinking water at procurement centres is a thoughtful gesture, especially with the summer heat. It shows the government is considering farmer welfare beyond just the purchase. More states should follow this model.
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Suresh O
The numbers are impressive – over 1.9 million farmers registered! But the real test is on the ground. My cousin in a village near Sagar said last year there were delays in quality testing. Hope the instructions to officials this time are strictly enforced.
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Anjali F
The Rs 40 per quintal state bonus on top of MSP is a welcome support. Every rupee counts for our annadatas. Hope the procurement targets are met and the storage facilities are adequate to handle the large quantity. Jai Kisan! 🌾
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Michael C
As someone who follows agricultural economics, the scale of this operation is remarkable. Procuring from 1.9 million registered farmers is a massive logistical challenge. The use of technology for slot booking and direct bank transfer seems to be streamlining the process effectively.
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Kavya N
While the facilities mentioned sound good, the focus should also be on timely procurement. Farmers often have to wait for days, losing valuable time and money. Hope the 3,171 centres are enough to prevent long queues and delays.

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