As on May 1, 2002 a quantity of 139.03
lakh tonnes of wheat and 142.66 lakh tonnes of paddy ( as on April
29, 2002) conforming to Fair Average Quality specifications has
been procured in the country by FCI and State Agencies at Minimum
Support Prices.
Adequate number of procurement centres
are opened in the market yards/mandis and in production areas
in consultation with the State Governments to facilitate farmers
to sell their produce conforming to Fair Average Quality specifications.
This is being done to prevent distress sale by farmers.
