What target has the government set for wheat procurement in the 2025-26 season
The government has set a wheat procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 2025-26 season.
- The government of India has set a wheat procurement target of 30 million tonnes for the 2025-26 season.
- This target is aimed at ensuring food security and supporting farmers by procuring their produce at minimum support prices.
- The procurement process is usually carried out by government agencies like the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies at designated procurement centers across the country.
- Wheat procurement plays a crucial role in maintaining buffer stocks to meet the food requirements of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries and for managing food inflation.
- The government monitors the procurement process closely to achieve the set target and ensure timely payments to the farmers.
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