Announcement to purchase 2 lakh metric tons of wheat in Gujarat, watch video
Gujarat’s government has announced plans to purchase 2 lakh metric tons of wheat, with Minister Nimuben Bambhania confirming that payments will be made within 48 hours of delivery. The state expects a wheat production of 42 lakh metric tons, with procurement at a support price of ₹490 per maund. However, as open market prices range from ₹500 to ₹650, farmers may prefer private sales over government procurement.
An announcement has been made to purchase 2 lakh metric tons of wheat in the state, in which Minister Nimuben Bambhania has announced in Rajkot, a meeting has been held with all the officials of Gujarat, a virtual meeting was held from the Collector’s office yesterday and it was informed that the money will be deposited within 48 hours of the wheat being delivered to the center. It has also been announced that.
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A big news has come to light for wheat farmers in Gujarat, in which there is a possibility of producing 42 lakh metric tons of wheat in Gujarat. If the government purchases wheat from farmers, it will also be distributed to the needy for ration, along with purchasing it at a support price of Rs 490 per maund. However, farmers get 500 to 550 or 600 to 650 for good wheat in the open market. Since the best price is being received in the open yard, there is a possibility that farmers will not show much interest at the support price.
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Source : Sandesh
