Wheat procurement estimate for RMS 2026-27 fixed at 303 LMT
A meeting of State Food Secretaries chaired by the Food and Public Distribution Secretary in New Delhi on 6 March 2026 fixed the wheat procurement estimate for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 at 303 lakh metric tonnes.
Summary
The Secretary of the Department of Food and Public Distribution chaired a meeting of State Food Secretaries and Food Corporation of India officers in New Delhi on 6 March 2026. The meeting fixed the wheat procurement estimate for Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026-27 at 303 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), paddy procurement for KMS 2025-26 (rabi crop) at 76 LMT in terms of rice, and coarse grains including millets (Shri Anna) at about 7.79 LMT. The Centre has started a pilot in five states to supply rice with up to 10% broken grains, and a pilot of QR-code tags on foodgrain bags has been completed in Andhra Pradesh. The Anna Chakra supply-chain tool and the Depot Darpan portal were also reviewed.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 6 March 2026, New Delhi
- Wheat (RMS 2026-27)
- 303 LMT
- Paddy (KMS 2025-26 rabi)
- 76 LMT in terms of rice
- Coarse grains/millets
- ~7.79 LMT
- Pilots
- Rice with up to 10% broken in 5 states; QR-coded bags in Andhra Pradesh
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What wheat procurement estimate was fixed for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 at the State Food Secretaries' meeting on 6 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 303 LMT
The estimate for wheat procurement for RMS 2026-27 was fixed at 303 lakh metric tonnes.
In which state was a pilot to add QR code tags on foodgrain packaging bags successfully completed, as reported on 6 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh
The Department of Food and Public Distribution said the QR-code pilot was completed in Andhra Pradesh, with more pilots planned.