Wheat procurement to begin in MP from 9 April

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Wednesday that wheat procurement in the state will begin from 9 April and issued instructions to all Collectors and SDMs to ensure arrangements for easy access to farmers at all procurement centres.

The CM appealed to social and service-oriented organisations to extend their cooperation in an important and extensive activity like wheat procurement.

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Pointing out that the year 2026 is being observed as Farmer Welfare Year in the state, he asserted, “The state government is committed to farmer welfare, and continuous decisions are being taken to increase farmers’ income.”

Chief Minister Dr Yadav expressed these views during a virtual interaction with farmers and representatives of voluntary organisations from the Chief Minister residence.

He said adequate arrangements of gunny bags have been made in the state. “Bringing the wheat price per quintal to the present level was a major challenge and it will be taken up to Rs 2,700 per quintal. Ensuring fair price for farmers’ produce is our commitment,” the CM assured.

He said better arrangements for wheat procurement have been made at procurement centres.

Chief Minister Dr Yadav said help desks are being established at procurement centres, and control rooms have been set up at the district level. The entire system will be continuously monitored through a control room established at Chief Minister Office.

Instructions have also been issued to provide information to farmers through pamphlets and hoardings at procurement centres. Farmers coming to procurement centres should also be informed about government schemes related to their welfare and interests.

Arrangements for drinking water and shaded spaces are being made for farmers at procurement centres.