Purchase of Kharif crops in the state will start from October 1, arrangement of more than 100 mandis

Adequate number of mandis have been arranged in the state. 38 mandis in 16 districts for the purchase of moong, 22 in 18 districts for the purchase of tur, 10 mandis in seven districts for the purchase of urad, 7 mandis in three districts for the purchase of groundnut and 21 for the purchase of sesame 27 mandis have been opened in the districts.

It was informed in the meeting that the procurement of moong during the marketing season 2022-23 would start from October 1 and would continue till November 15, 2022. Groundnut will be procured from November 1 to December 31. Apart from this, the procurement of tur, urad and sesame will start from December 1 and will continue till December 31. The procurement of Kharif crops will be done at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) announced by the Government of India. Apart from Haryana State Warehousing Corporation and HAFED, NAFED will procure Kharif crops.

Arrangement of more than 100 mandis for uninterrupted purchase of Kharif crops Adequate number of mandis have been arranged to ensure procurement. 38 mandis in 16 districts for the purchase of moong, 22 in 18 districts for the purchase of tur, 10 mandis in seven districts for the purchase of urad, 7 mandis in three districts for the purchase of groundnut and 21 for the purchase of sesame 27 mandis have been opened in the districts.