Lucknow, Jun 16 (FN Agency) Procurement of wheat in Uttar Pradesh this year has crossed the record figures with the daily wheat purchase limit going.53 Lakh MT –the highest– in the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season 2021-22. The total procurement under the Yogi-led government reached 55.34 Lakh Metric Tonnes which is an all time high.
“In Spite of the tough situation arising from the second wave of Covid pandemic, we are purchasing almost 1 Lakh MT of wheat every day . On June 15, the highest single day purchase of around 1.53 Lakh MT was recorded”, informed Manish Chauhan,Commissioner, Food and Civil Supplies here on Wednesday. Giving the details, Manish Chauhan further added that the total purchase of worth Rs 10929.75 crore has been made from the 12,65,269 farmers. The payment is being directly credited in the farmers’ bank accounts in a smooth and hassle-free manner on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.