MP Farmers Face Double Whammy: Unseasonal Rains Damage Crops, Procurement from April 1

• Unseasonal rains, strong winds, and hailstorms have severely damaged Rabi crops like wheat, gram, and lentil in several Madhya Pradesh districts.
• Standing crops have flattened, and harvested crops are getting wet, causing significant losses for farmers.
• Wheat procurement will begin on April 1st in Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Ujjain, and Indore divisions, and April 7th in others, despite adverse weather.
• Farmers are concerned about crop quality and moisture content, which could lead to rejection or lower prices at procurement centers.
• The government offers an MSP of Rs 2585 per quintal plus a Rs 40 bonus, totaling Rs 2625 per quintal, to provide some relief.