The Central government has fixed a target to procure 51.8 million tonnes of rice during the forthcoming 2022-23 procurement season that starts in October, slightly more than the 50.98
Govt to lift 51.8 mn tonnes rice in 2022-23, double coarse cereal purchases
Rice procurement a tad higher than 50.98 mn tonnes in 2021-22; market sources say this could be a sign that govt does not expect a major drop in Kharif rice output
 "Rice, Food Corporation of India")
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The centre will bear the entire cost of rice fortification, of about Rs 2,700 crore per annum
Topics : Kharif agriculture policy Paddy Kharif crops UP kharif central government MSP rice procurement Paddy procurement Rice prices agricutlure sector
First Published: Aug 30 2022 | 10:03 PM IST
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