FCI Procures 266 LMT Of Wheat In Current Rabi Marketing Season 2024-25

The Food Corporation of India has procured 266 Lakh Metric Tonnes of wheat during the current Rabi Marketing Season 2024-25. Consumer Affairs Ministry said, this has surpassed last year’s figure of 262 Lakh Metric tonnes. It said, more than 22 lakh farmers have been benefitted towards purchase of wheat during current Rabi Marketing Season.

The Ministry said, about 61 lakh



crore rupees have been directly credited to the bank accounts of these farmers immediately on purchase of wheat at Minimum Support Price. The government had declared a Minimum Support Price of two thousand 275 rupees per quintal for wheat for Rabi Marketing Season 2024-25. The Ministry said, the MSP acts as a safety net, ensuring that farmers receive a fair price.