News Capsule: Mustard procurement begins in Haryana; wheat procurement from April 1
30-Mar-2026 12:24 PM
News Capsule: Mustard procurement begins in Haryana; wheat procurement from April 1
★ Chandigarh: Mustard procurement for the Rabi marketing season has begun in Haryana from March 28, while wheat procurement will start from April 1, 2026.
★ The Government of India has set a wheat procurement target of 7.2 million tonnes for the season, while the state plans to procure around 1.3 million tonnes of mustard.
★ To ensure smooth operations, 416 mandis have been designated for wheat procurement and 112 mandis for mustard.
★ The state has also strengthened digital systems to improve transparency, with procurement being carried out through the e-Kharid app and the “Meri Fasal Mera Byora” portal.