New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Union Government has raised its wheat procurement target at the minimum support price (MSP) by 15 per cent during the current season to 34.5 million tonnes, from 30 million tonnes planned earlier, to support farmers whose crops have been damaged due to unseasonal rains, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Friday. The state-wise procurement of wheat from Madhya Pradesh is now expected to be 10 million tonnes against an earlier 7.8 million tonnes, Uttar Pradesh 2.5…
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Bhopal, April 23 (IANS) In a significant move that underscores the commitment of the state administration towards agricultural prosperity, the government led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has secured an approval from the Central government to procure a staggering one hundred lakh metric tonnes of wheat at the minimum support price. Earlier, the state government had been given a target to procure 78 lakh metric tonnes of wheat.This development marks a historic and unprecedented achievement for th…
Bhopal, April 23 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has sent a proposal to the Centre seeking an increase in the wheat procurement target under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, as procurement is expected to exceed the existing target of 7.8 million metric tonnes.In a late-night post on X, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav shared that the state government has sent a proposal to the Centre. “Given the robust wheat yield in the state and the likelihood of procurem…
Bhopal, April 18 (IANS) 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 t…
Bhopal, April 14 (IANS) 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 und…
Bhopal, April 13 (IANS) As wheat procurement gathers pace across Madhya Pradesh, senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath has raised concerns over farmers allegedly not receiving the Minimum Support Price (MSP), questioning how effectively the system is working on the ground.The state government began procurement for the 2026-27 marketing season on April 9 in key divisions, including Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, and Narmadapuram, after pressure from the Opposition and farmer groups…
Bhopal, April 10 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh’s Food and Civil Supply Minister Govind Singh Rajput on Friday said that wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price has witnessed strong support from farmers. The Minister shared that the government collected more than 22,521 metric tonnes of wheat crops purchased from 5,220 farmers within the first two days.The procurement drive began on 9 April in Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, and Narmadapuram divisions, while the remaining divisions will start from…
Chandigarh, April 10 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday slammed the Congress and other Opposition parties for misleading farmers on crop procurement, asserting the government has put in place comprehensive and robust arrangements to ensure a smooth, transparent, and hassle-free procurement process across all grain markets. The Chief Minister told the media here that nodal officers have been appointed in every ‘mandi’, Additional Chief Secretary-level officers have been…
Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) In a major relief for farmers affected by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather conditions, the Central government has relaxed wheat procurement norms for the ongoing Rabi season in Rajasthan. The decision comes after an initiative by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who actively raised farmers’ concerns and pushed for corrective measures at the central level.The revised norms aim to ensure that farmers do not suffer financial losses from weather-induced cro…
Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) The Opposition Congress in Madhya Pradesh staged a state-wide protest on Thursday over alleged delays in wheat procurement, even as the procurement process in four divisions, including Bhopal and Indore, was made operational. Protests were held in several districts, with Congress workers and farmers gheraoing Collector offices and raising slogans against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government. The issue of wheat procurement has emerged as a major political flashpo…