Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a major relief for wheat farmers by extending the procurement deadline from May 23 to May 28 for all farmers who had already booked slots for selling their produce.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav made the announcement on May 20, stating that the government remains fully committed to farmer welfare and ensuring smooth procurement operations despite logistical challenges.
Farmers Faced Delays Despite Slot Bookings
According to the Chief Minister, several farmers informed the government that despite securing procurement slots, long queues and operational delays were preventing timely wheat sales at procurement centres.
Responding to these concerns, the state government decided that all farmers who had successfully booked slots by May 23 would now be allowed to sell their wheat until May 28.
Speaking to the media, Dr. Mohan Yadav said the extension reflects the government’s pro-farmer approach during what he described as the “Year of Farmers’ Welfare.”
Madhya Pradesh Set to Procure Record 100 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Wheat
The Chief Minister said Madhya Pradesh is on track to achieve record wheat procurement this year.
According to him, the state had procured around 77 lakh metric tonnes of wheat last year, while procurement this year is expected to touch nearly 100 lakh metric tonnes.
He further claimed that Madhya Pradesh has procured wheat from the highest number of farmers in the country this season.
“So far, we have already procured 91 lakh metric tonnes of wheat,” he stated.
Government Assures MSP of ₹2,625 Per Quintal
Dr. Mohan Yadav reiterated that the government would continue procuring wheat at ₹2,625 per quintal through designated procurement centres.
He urged farmers not to worry and assured them that the administration was making all necessary arrangements for procurement, transportation and storage.
CM Highlights Global and Logistical Challenges
The Chief Minister also acknowledged several operational difficulties affecting procurement this year, including:
Storage capacity constraints
Transportation and logistics challenges
Procurement and supply of gunny bags
Adverse weather conditions
Increased pressure due to record arrivals
Despite these issues, he said the government had expanded storage arrangements and continued procurement efforts without disruption.
Govt Reiterates Focus on Farmer Welfare
Dr. Mohan Yadav said the state government, under the leadership of Narendra Modi, remains focused on the welfare of farmers, women, youth and economically weaker sections.
He assured farmers that every eligible farmer with a valid slot booking would be able to sell wheat under the procurement drive.
