Government procures 209.52 lakh tonnes of paddy at MSP

The government has procured 209.52 lakh tonnes of paddy worth ₹41,066.80 crores at MSP from the farmers.

The informed data is up till November 9.

The procurement has been made by the government agency Food Corporation of India (FCI).

The procurement program has benefitted more than 11 lakh farmers.

"As a result of which, about 11.57 lakh farmers have been benefited with an MSP value of Rs 41,066.80 crore," an official statement said.