Revamping Wheat Procurement: A Boost for Delhi's Farmers
The Food Corporation of India is resuming wheat procurement in Delhi after five years, thanks to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's intervention. This move benefits 21,000 local farmers and strengthens the Public Distribution System. Delhi's wheat production surpasses local consumption, providing a marketable surplus.
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After a five-year hiatus, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) will recommence the procurement of wheat in Delhi, a move facilitated by the intervention of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on Tuesday.
The procurement initiative, set to begin at Narela and Najafgarh mandis on April 24, seeks to bolster the city's public distribution system and has been previously paused since 2021. The decision, endorsed by the Centre, aims to provide a fair platform for local farmers.
The capital's wheat production, which amounts to 80,000 metric tonnes annually, exceeds local needs and generates a marketable surplus. Gupta expressed gratitude for the Centre's cooperation, emphasizing the move's role in enhancing farmers' income security and welfare.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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