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Shivraj Chouhan Reviews Wheat Procurement, Says System Issues Largely Resolved

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the wheat procurement process in his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha, and found that system issues have been largely resolved. Over 80% of farmers have completed slot bookings, and technical glitches that had slowed the process are now fixed. Procurement will continue till May 23, and a control room has been set up to address remaining complaints. The minister assured that all eligible farmers, including those engaged in lease-based cultivation, will be able to sell their wheat smoothly.

Key Points: Shivraj Chouhan Reviews Wheat Procurement Progress

  • Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews wheat procurement in Vidisha
  • Over 80% farmers completed slot bookings
  • Issues with technical glitches largely resolved
  • Procurement to continue till May 23
  • Control room set up for farmer complaints
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Shivraj Chouhan reviews wheat procurement, says system issues largely resolved

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews wheat procurement in Vidisha, says slot booking issues resolved, assures smooth process for farmers.

"The process of procuring wheat from our farmer brothers and sisters is proceeding continuously, and most of the issues have now been resolved. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan"

Bhopal, May 2

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday reviewed the wheat procurement process in his parliamentary constituency, Vidisha, and issued necessary directions to officials.

The review meeting focused on improving the speed and efficiency of procurement operations during the ongoing wheat procurement season. Officials informed that most of the earlier problems, including delays in slot booking, have now been addressed.

"The process of procuring wheat from our farmer brothers and sisters is proceeding continuously, and most of the issues have now been resolved," Shivraj Chouhan said after the review meeting.

The Union Minister said that the slot booking system has improved significantly, with over 80 per cent of farmers already completing their bookings. He added that the process, which had slowed earlier due to technical glitches, is now running smoothly across all centres.

He also said that procurement will continue till May 23, although most farmers are expected to complete the process well before the deadline. He assured that wheat will be procured from every eligible farmer without any difficulty.

"We are ensuring that wheat procurement from every farmer is completed smoothly, and no eligible farmer is left out of the process," he said.

The review also covered issues related to farmers engaged in lease-based cultivation, locally known as 'kauli' farming. He said such farmers will also be eligible for procurement if proper verification of land ownership and lease documents is completed.

To address remaining complaints, the administration has set up a control room at the district Collectorate. This will help farmers report issues related to verification, slot booking and documentation, and have them resolved quickly.

Another issue discussed was the availability of gunny bags used for wheat storage and transport. Officials said supply has now improved and sufficient stock is available for the coming days, with continuous replenishment being ensured.

Officials said this was the third review meeting on wheat procurement held by the Union Minister, after similar reviews in Raisen and Bhopal, and that regular monitoring has helped improve coordination and speed up the process across the region.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see Shivraj ji personally monitoring things. He knows the ground reality in MP. The control room initiative is practical—farmers often don't know where to go with complaints. Hope this model is replicated in other states too. 🙏
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Arjun K
Honest question—80% booking sounds good, but what about the remaining 20%? Are they the small farmers who can't navigate the online system? We need offline options too. Also, gunny bags availability was a mess in some mandis last week. Hope the replenishment is real.
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Sneha F
Respectfully, I wish reviews like this had happened before the season started. Why always firefighting mode? Planning ahead could save farmers from stress. That said, kudos for including lease farmers—they're often ignored in policy discussions.
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Ravi K
I'm skeptical. Similar promises were made in 2022 and 2023. The ground reality in many villages is still queues and delays. But I appreciate Chouhan ji visiting his constituency personally—at least he's not sitting in Delhi pushing files. Let's wait for May 23 to see actual numbers.
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Nisha Z
The mention of 'kauli' farmers is significant. Many lease-based farmers in Malwa region were worried. If verification is done transparently, it'll be a game changer. But paperwork needs to be simple—most of these farmers are small holders without proper documentation.

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