Procurement of wheat by govt agencies to start across the country today
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15th Apr, 2020
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- Despite unseasonal rains and hailstorm this year, Rabi crop has recorded a bumper yield and farmers need the support of official procurement agencies to purchase their agricultural produce.
- Consumer Affairs Minister has asked States and Union Territories to put all arrangements in place to commence wheat procurement for the Rabi Market Season 2020-21.
- A duty roster for staff, workers and labourers should be prepared by all procurement centres, godowns, offices and ensure that there is no shortage of labour.
- State government said special attention will be paid to social distancing in the procurement
