About 130.65 Lac farmers benefited with MSP value of Rs.1,72,734.69 crore
Paddy procurement under central pool is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2021-22, in various procuring States/ UTs. Upto 30.08.2022, a quantity of 881.30 LMT of Paddy (includes Kharif Crop 759.32 LMT and Rabi Crop 121.98 LMT) has been procured, benefiting about 130.65 Lac farmers with MSP value of Rs.1,72,734.69 crore. A quantity of 187.92 LMT of wheat has been procured upto 30.08.2022 during Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23, benefiting about 17.83 Lac farmers with MSP value of Rs.37,866.13 crore.
