Himachal: Wheat procurement to begin from April 8, 10 centers set up

This time wheat will be bought at Rs 2425.

Himachal Pradesh Food Supply Corporation will buy wheat from farmers at high prices this time. This year wheat will be bought at a higher price than last year. Last year the corporation bought wheat at Rs 2275 per quintal. This time wheat will be bought at Rs 2425. The state government has decided to buy 3000 metric tonnes of wheat this time.

The government has set up 10 centers in five districts of Hamirpur, Kangra, Una, Sirmaur and Solan. Purchase will start in the centers from April 8. Farmers will have to register to sell wheat. Food Supply Corporation will buy wheat from farmers and get it ground in mills. Its flour will be made available to ration card consumers at the depot. Registration of farmers on the portal has started in the state. After buying wheat, money will be deposited in the account of farmers.

Registration of farmers on the portal has started. After buying wheat, money will be deposited in the account of farmers. Food Supply Corporation has to buy wheat.