Why in the News?
- Wheat procurement in India during Rabi Marketing Season 2026–27 has declined by ~16%, mainly due to slow procurement in Madhya Pradesh.
Key Data
- Total procurement (till April 20, 2026): 114.29 LMT
- Target: 303 LMT
- Decline: ~16% lower than last year
State-wise Performance
- Major Contributors (Last Year)
- Punjab
- Madhya Pradesh
- Haryana
- Current Trend
- Punjab & Haryana: Procurement on track
- Madhya Pradesh: Significant slowdown
- Only 7.25 LMT procured vs 47 LMT last year (same period)
- Other Concern
- Uttar Pradesh: Low procurement despite being largest producer
Reasons for Slowdown
- Administrative issues:
- Slot booking
- Farmer registration
- Verification delays
- Weather: Unseasonal rainfall (especially in UP)
- Logistics inefficiencies
| [2020] Consider the following statements: 1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil-seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India. 2. In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level to which the market price will never rise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
