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New Delhi : Paddy procurement for 2020-21 is progressing smoothly and has commenced so far in 3 states viz Punjab, Haryana, and UP. As on October 1, 2020, cumulative procurement of Paddy in KMS 2020-21 is 1,97,136 MT.

The total no of farmers benefitted are 15,705 and total MSP outflow is Rs 372.194 crore. The pace of paddy procurement shall pick up in a week’s time, according to a PIB release.

Cotton season 2020-21 started from October 1, 2020. Cotton Corporation of India has geared up its infrastructure for MSP procurement. MSP Purchase started in Haryana on  October 1, 2020.