Bhopal, April 29: In a recent official statement, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that he will conduct surprise inspections of wheat purchase centers across Madhya Pradesh in the coming days.
The purpose of these visits is to review the ground-level arrangements during the ongoing purchase season and ensure that farmers can sell their produce at the minimum support price without any hassle.
Yadav will assess the functioning of the system by interacting with farmers and officials, verifying whether the mandatory facilities provided by the government are in place.
In his statement, Yadav emphasized that the priority is to ensure that farmers face no inconvenience and that the purchase process remains transparent and efficient.
Officials have indicated that the Chief Minister may visit the centers without prior notice. The inspections will focus on the availability of basic facilities and adherence to the established guidelines.
To facilitate farmers, the government has allowed them to sell wheat at any purchase center in their district, which is expected to reduce congestion and waiting times.
Basic amenities such as drinking water and shaded seating areas have been provided at the centers. The state has also taken steps to improve operational efficiency.
The number of scales at each center has been increased to six, and districts have been given the authority to set up additional units as needed. The daily booking capacity per center has been raised from 1,000 quintals to 2,250 quintals, with provisions to increase it to 3,000 quintals based on demand.
Purchase and slot booking activities will continue on Saturdays as well. To provide relief to farmers, the government has relaxed the average quality standards. The permissible limit for dull wheat has been increased to 50%, while the limits for wilted and damaged grains have been set at 10% and 6%, respectively.
The purchase centers have been equipped with essential infrastructure, including bags, coolies, weighing machines, sewing machines, computers, internet connectivity, and quality testing equipment. Tools such as fans and sieves are also being used for cleaning.
Wheat is being purchased at a rate of ₹2,625 per quintal, which includes a minimum support price of ₹2,585 and a bonus of ₹40 per quintal provided by the state government.