So far, 30 lakh MT wheat has been procured in the state. Procurement of wheat on support had begun on March 25. Payment of Rs 4,258 crore has been made to farmers against wheat procurement from them.
This year, 18.68 lakh farmers have got registered for selling wheat on support price. Till date, 3.98 lakh farmers have sold wheat on support price. Procurement will continue till May 26.
To ensure smooth procurement, district level committees headed by district collectors have been constituted as per directives of Food and Civil Supplies Department. The committees are undertaking regular monitoring of the process.
Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa sought information about wheat procurement from concerning officers today. He also apprised himself of payments being made to farmers against wheat procurement and other arrangements.
CS directed officers to ensure all facilities for farmers at procurement centres. Officers informed that arrangements of tarpaulin and sieves have been made at all 2965 wheat procurement centres in the state. Farmers are being informed about procurement date through SMS to save them inconvenience.
So far, 8.48 lakh MT wheat has been procured in Bhopal division, 5 lakh MT Ujjain, 4.41 lakh MT Indore, 3.92 lakh MT Narmadapuram, 2.47 lakh MT Sagar, 2.43 lakh Jabalpur, 1.59 lakh MT Gwalior division, 72,920 MT Chambal and 605 Mt wheat has been procured in Shahdol division.