New Delhi (NVI): As much as 3,65,170 MT has been procured from Punjab, Haryana and UP till October 3 in the 2020-21 kharif marketing season.
The paddy procurement is progressing smoothly and has commenced so far in these 3 states, according to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
The total no of farmers benefited are 28,715 and total MSP outflow is Rs 689.44 crore, the Ministry added.
Furthermore, the pace of paddy procurement is going to pick up in a week’s time.
-CHK
