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Wheat Procurement Begins in MP Amid Congress Protests Over Delays

Wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price has commenced in the Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, and Narmadapuram divisions of Madhya Pradesh. Farmers will receive Rs 2,625 per quintal, which includes a state bonus. The state government has set up help desks, control rooms, and basic amenities at procurement centres to facilitate farmers. Meanwhile, the Congress party has announced statewide protests, accusing the government of delaying the procurement process and causing inconvenience to farmers.

Key Points: MP Wheat Procurement Starts at MSP, Congress Protests

  • Procurement starts in 4 divisions
  • Farmers to get Rs 2,625 per quintal
  • Congress to stage protests over delays
  • Help desks & control rooms set up
  • Basic amenities arranged at centres
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Wheat procurement at MSP to begin today in parts of MP; Cong to stage protest over delays

Wheat procurement begins in parts of Madhya Pradesh at Rs 2,625/quintal. Congress announces statewide protests over alleged delays in the process.

"Honouring the hard work of farmers to fetch better prices - Chief Minister Mohan Yadav"

Bhopal, April 9

Wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price will begin on Thursday in parts of Madhya Pradesh, while the Opposition Congress will stage a statewide protest over the alleged delay in the procurement process this year.

Procurement will start in the Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal and Narmadapuram divisions, while the remaining regions Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar and Shahdol are scheduled to begin from April 15.

The Centre has fixed the procurement rate at Rs 2,585 per quintal for the current season and the state government will provide a bonus amount of Rs 40 per quintal. Thus, farmers will receive a total Rs 2,625 per quintal for their wheat crops.

Farmers visiting the procurement centres will be welcomed by the officials and the entire process will be monitored from the control room set up at the Chief Minister's Office.

"Honouring the hard work of farmers to fetch better prices in the Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, and Narmadapuram divisions. Wheat procurement at MSP begins today," Chief Minister Mohan Yadav wrote on Thursday morning.

The Chief Minister on Wednesday had stated that procurement centres across the state have been equipped with improved facilities to ensure a hassle-free experience for farmers arriving to sell their produce.

To streamline operations, help desks are being set up at procurement centres, while control rooms have been established at the district level.

District administrations have been instructed to disseminate information through pamphlets and hoardings at procurement centres, ensuring that farmers are aware not only of procurement procedures but also of various welfare schemes available to them.

Basic amenities such as drinking water and shaded waiting areas are being arranged at procurement centres to ease the burden on farmers during peak procurement days.

However, the rollout has not been without controversy. The Congress and its Kisan wing have announced a statewide protest, accusing the government of delaying the commencement of procurement and causing inconvenience to farmers.

Congress leaders and workers have planned to gherao Collector offices across the state.

Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee chief, Jitu Patwari and Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly Umang Singhar will participate in the protest in Chhatarpur district.

The twin developments of procurement rollout and political protests set the stage for a closely-watched wheat season in the agrarian state.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Rs 2,625 per quintal seems decent, but is it enough considering the rising input costs of fertilizers and diesel? The bonus is a good gesture, but the base MSP could be more competitive.
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Priya S
Good to see basic amenities like water and shade being arranged. Farmers stand in lines for hours in this April heat. These small things matter a lot. Hope it's implemented properly on the ground.
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Aman W
Why the staggered start? Farmers in Jabalpur and Rewa have to wait another week while others sell. This creates inequality. The Congress protest is justified on this point. Procurement should begin uniformly.
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Michael C
Monitoring from the CM's control room is a positive step for transparency. Let's hope it translates to fewer instances of middlemen exploitation and faster redressal of farmer grievances.
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Kavya N
Every year it's the same story – delays and then protests. Our annadatas deserve better planning and respect. The help desks and information pamphlets are good, but execution is key. Jai Kisan! 🙏

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