Govt hopeful of resolving farmers’ protest before wheat procurement season, says Food Secretary – India TV

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Govt hopeful of resolving farmers’ protest before wheat procurement season, says Food Secretary – India TV


Image Source : PTI Farmers holding flags march throughout their ongoing protest over numerous calls for, together with a authorized assure of minimal assist worth (MSP) for crops, on the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border.

The authorities is hopeful of decision of farmers’ protest before begin of wheat procurement season from March, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra knowledgeable on Thursday.

The wheat crop is in good situation and procurement could start early relying on arrivals in rising states, the Food Secretary stated.

There is not any proposal to permit additional diversion of sugar for ethanol manufacturing, he knowledgeable.

Barring rice, costs of wheat, wheat flour, sugar and edible oils are secure, Chopra stated.

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