Bhopal, April 7 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) would commence from April 9, a day earlier than the previously announced date (April 10).

CM Yadav made the announcement while addressing the ministers ahead of the cabinet meeting at the state secretariat in Bhopal.

The Chief Minister added that the process will initially prioritise registered small and marginal farmers, and slot booking for procurement has already begun. Adequate gunny bags (baradana) have been arranged for the procurement process.

He further directed ministers to continuously monitor wheat procurement arrangements in their respective districts and ensure proper coordination to avoid ...