9-Year Wait Ends: Wheat, Gram, Mustard Procurement Begins in Sikrai at MSP

• Procurement of mustard, gram, and wheat at Minimum Support Price (MSP) started on April 1st in Sikrai.
• Wheat procurement resumes after a 9-year gap, conducted by the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
• Farmers will receive ₹6200/quintal for mustard, ₹5875/quintal for gram, and ₹2585/quintal for wheat, plus a ₹150/quintal bonus on wheat.
• Mandatory registration via e-Mitra with Jan Aadhaar, Aadhaar, Jamabandi, Girdawari, bank passbook, and mobile number required.
• Payment will be made within 7 days after biometric verification and bill preparation; Girdawari verification is crucial.