Archive · 26 May 2025
Wheat Procurement Begins, Farmers to Get Paid Within 48 Hours
The government is buying wheat from farmers in Patna.
They are paying a set price of Rs 2,425 per amount of wheat.
Farmers will get their money within two days.
This helps farmers get a good price and stops them from having to sell their wheat for less.
Farmers need to sign up online first.
The government hopes this new plan makes things easier and fairer for the farmers.
The state food and consumer protection department has started procuring wheat.
Procurement is at a minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 2,425 per quintal.
Farmers will receive payment within 48 hours.
Procurement started April 1 and continues until June 15.
Farmers can sell at PACS or trade bodies after registering online.
- Who
- Farmers and the state food and consumer protection department.
- What
- The state food and consumer protection department has commenced the procurement of wheat.
- When
- Procurement began April 1, to continue until June 15 for the 2025-26 rabi marketing season.
- Where
- Patna, at primary agricultural credit societies (PACS) or trade bodies.
- Why
- To provide financial support to farmers and prevent them from selling at lower prices to middlemen.
- Minimum Support Price (MSP)
- Rs 2,425 per quintal
- Procurement Period
- April 1 to June 15
- Payment Timeframe for Farmers
- 48 hours
- Procurement Locations
- Primary agricultural credit societies (PACS) and trade bodies
- Registration Method
- Online portal of the agriculture department
