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The government's wheat procurement for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season has crossed 35.41 million tonnes, exceeding targets.
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
Who
Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state government agencies, farmers
What
The government's wheat procurement for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season has crossed 35.41 million tonnes, exceeding targets.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:41:02 GMT · 2h 24m ago
Where
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat ·
Why
The aim of the government purchase is to bolster stock and ensure supplies under the public distribution system.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The increased wheat procurement ensures robust central buffer stocks, mitigating potential food security risks and stabilizing the public distribution system in India. This positive trend indicates effective agricultural policy implementation and benefits a large number of farmers through government purchases at Minimum Support Price.
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