Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Himachal Government Procures 8,000 Tonne Apples Under MIS
The Himachal Pradesh government is buying apples from farmers through a special Market Intervention Scheme.
It has bought more than 8,000 tonnes so far.
More than 17,000 farmers have registered for the program.
Apples are collected at 213 centers across the state.
The collection program began on August 1, 2026, and will continue until October 21, 2026.
A digital system called HPMIS records the farmers and the apples they bring.
Farmers receive digital receipts on their registered mobile numbers or accounts.
They can register online or get help from service centers and village councils.
Himachal Pradesh has procured more than 8,000 tonnes of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme.
More than 17,000 farmers have registered on the HPMIS portal so far.
Procurement began on August 1, 2026, through 213 Apple Collection Centres operated by HPMC and HIMFED.
The procurement program is scheduled to continue until October 21, 2026.
HPMIS digitizes registration, procurement records, receipts, transportation, processing, monitoring and payments.
- Who
- The Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and apple farmers.
- What
- The government has procured more than 8,000 tonnes of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme.
- When
- Procurement began on August 1, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Through 213 Apple Collection Centres in Himachal Pradesh, including centers operated by HPMC and HIMFED.
- Why
- To procure apples under the Market Intervention Scheme while improving transparency and accountability through digitization.
- Apples procured
- More than 8,000 tonnes
- Registered farmers
- More than 17,000
- Collection centres
- 213
- Procurement period
- August 1 to October 21, 2026
- Digital system
- HPMIS
- Registration options
- Self-registration, Common Service Centres, Lok Mitra Kendras or Gram Panchayats
- Shimla registration support
- 681 Lok Mitra Kendras