31.52 Lakh MT of Wheat Procured in Haryana
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Synopsis
As of April 17, Haryana has procured a total of 31.52 lakh MT of wheat, benefiting over 2 lakh farmers with direct bank transfers totaling Rs 1,400 crore. Additionally, mustard procurement has also commenced, contributing significantly to the state's agricultural economy.
Key Takeaways
- 31.52 lakh MT of wheat procured in Haryana.
- Direct transfers of Rs 1,400 crore to farmers.
- Procurement from over 2 lakh farmers.
- Started procurement of mustard on March 15.
- Request for GST exemption on agricultural implements.
Chandigarh, April 17 (NationPress) A total of 31.52 lakh metric tons (MT) of wheat has been procured in Haryana since April 1, officials reported on Thursday.
Out of this total, 8.59 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have been lifted.
A representative from the government stated that wheat has been procured from over 2 lakh farmers, with Rs 1,400 crore directly transferred to the farmers' bank accounts.
In comparison, last year, 18.24 lakh metric tonnes of wheat were procured by April 16.
Additionally, the procurement of mustard began on March 15. The purchasing process is being conducted by two agencies: HAFED and the Haryana Warehousing Corporation. The spokesperson noted that 4.93 lakh metric tons of mustard has been acquired in the state by April 16. Mustard was purchased from 171,000 farmers, with Rs 1,843 crore transferred directly to their bank accounts.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has requested an exemption from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on ten agricultural tools used for managing crop residue. In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan last month, he highlighted that stubble burning has become a significant problem, negatively affecting public health. He noted that state farmers are embracing advanced technologies and utilizing modern agricultural tools for crop residue management.
In recent years, both the central and state governments have been providing subsidies for machinery aimed at managing crop residue. Acknowledging the decrease in stubble burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, Saini mentioned that the state government has formulated an action plan for 2025, which includes a provision for a subsidy of Rs 200 crore to purchase crop residue management machines. The total expense for these machines is anticipated to be around Rs 500 crore, alongside an additional burden of roughly Rs 60 crore on farmers due to GST (12 percent).
