Wheat procurement in RMS 2025-26 crosses 250 LMT
Wheat procurement for the Central Pool in Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26 reached 256.31 lakh metric tonnes by 30 April 2025, against an estimated target of 312 LMT.
Summary
Wheat procurement in Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2025-26 reached 256.31 LMT for the Central Pool, against an estimated target of 312 LMT, the Food Ministry said on 1 May 2025. This was 24.78% more than the 205.41 LMT procured by the same date last year. 21.03 lakh farmers received MSP payments totalling ₹62,155.96 crore. Punjab (103.89 LMT), Madhya Pradesh (67.57 LMT), Haryana (65.67 LMT), Rajasthan (11.44 LMT) and Uttar Pradesh (7.55 LMT) were the major contributors.
Key facts
- Procured
- 256.31 LMT (target 312 LMT)
- Growth
- 24.78% over 205.41 LMT on same date
- Farmers
- 21.03 lakh
- MSP outflow
- ₹62,155.96 crore
- Top States
- Punjab 103.89, MP 67.57, Haryana 65.67 LMT
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which State contributed the most wheat to the Central Pool in RMS 2025-26, as of 30 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab
Punjab led with 103.89 LMT, followed by Madhya Pradesh (67.57 LMT) and Haryana (65.67 LMT).
What was the estimated wheat procurement target for RMS 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 312 LMT
The estimated target was 312 LMT; 256.31 LMT had been procured by 30 April 2025.