The Punjab government has recently established 267 temporary mandis to facilitate farmers during the wheat procurement season, enhancing the existing network of 1,897 permanent mandis. This initiative aims to manage the expected influx of wheat and improve accessibility for farmers, thereby reducing congestion and logistical challenges. Additionally, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat has been raised to ₹2,585 per quintal, reflecting a ₹160 increase from the previous year, which is expected to positively influence procurement dynamics and provide farmers with a better reference rate for selling their produce.
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Punjab Government Establishes 267 Temporary Mandis for Wheat Procurement
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Punjab has set up 267 temporary mandis and raised the wheat MSP to ₹2,585 per quintal to streamline procurement during the harvesting season. This complements the existing Wheat Harvesting Plan 2026 aimed at reducing post-harvest losses, while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa continues its Rs50 billion Rural Economic Transformation Project.
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