Centre procures 69 lakh metric tonnes of wheat in current season

The Centre has procured 69.24 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, with an MSP value of ₹13,951 crore, till April 17 during the rabi marketing season (RMS) 2022-23, Union Ministry's officials said. According to them, the wheat procurement has benefitted nearly 5.86 lakh farmers this season. The MSP of wheat for the RMS 2022-23 is ₹2,015 per quintal.