The quantum of wheat and rice procured during 2019-20 and 2020-21 is as under:
(Fig. in LMT)
|
KMS/RMS |
Rice |
Wheat |
|
2019-20 |
519.97 |
341.32 |
|
2020-21 |
405.32* |
389.92 |
* Figures reported is as on 01.02.2021
Procurement of wheat and paddy under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations is on increasing trend which indicates that the MSP regime is helpful and instrumental in ensuring food security in the country.The procurement of wheat and paddy for the last three years and current year is as under:
(Fig. in LMT)
|
Year |
Wheat |
Paddy |
|
2017-18 |
308.24 |
568.54 |
|
2018-19 |
357.95 |
660.11 |
|
2019-20 |
341.32 |
773.45 |
|
2020-21 |
389.92 |
604.03# |
# Figures reported as on 01.02.2021
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri DanveRaosahebDadarao in Lok Sabha today.
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