Wheat Procurement Begins: Farmers Urged to Register Soon for Fair Price

• District Magistrate Dharmendra Pratap reviewed wheat procurement preparations; 158 approved centers to be ready by March 17.
• Farmers must register on the Food Department's portal via public service centers or mobile phones to sell wheat at government centers.
• A dedicated control room (05842-221986, 9519063411) is established for farmer complaints and information, aiming to eliminate middlemen.
• Farmers advised to thoroughly dry and clean wheat before bringing it to centers; procurement will be based on prescribed quality standards.
• Center in-charges must be present at all centers daily from March 17 (9 AM to 6 PM); strict action for negligence.