NURMAHAL
The total purchase of wheat grain by the state government agencies from farmers on Wednesday crossed 4 lakhs 16,354 quintals which is more than the fixed target of 3 Lakhs 98,325 quintals in grain markets under the jurisdiction of the Bilga market committee.
Committee secretary Manjit Singh said this year’s purchase is more than target despite bad weather adding that purchasing agencies are expecting some more quintals purchase. He said that 20851 quintals of purchased wheat had been lifted and 207844 quintals remain un-lifted, and farmers have been paid till 30 April.