In Haryana, more than 55.59 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of wheat has so far arrived in various mandis during the current procurement season. While stating this here on Thursday, a spokesman of the Food and Supplies Department (FSD) said the government agencies have procured 55.57 lakh MT of wheat whereas, 1355 MT of wheat have been purchased by traders.
He said HAFED has purchased the highest 20.53 lakh MT of wheat followed by 15.85 lakh MT purchased by FSD. Similarly, Agro Industries Corporation has purchased 4.96 lakh MT; Haryana Warehousing Corporation 5.62 lakh MT; CONFED 1.38 lakh MT and Food Corporation of India had procured 7.22 lakh MT of wheat during current procurement season so far.
He said Sirsa district is leading in the wheat arrival, where 7.72 lakh MT of wheat has arrived in the mandis, followed by Karnal with 6.11 lakh MT.
