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New Delhi : The request made by Government of Punjab for rescheduling wheat procurement period during Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2021-22 due to late maturity of crop and  surge in Covid-19 cases in the State, has been considered and the request of the State Government has been approved by Government of India for rescheduling the wheat procurement period in Punjab from April 10, 2021, to May 31, 2021, in place of April 1, 2021 to May 25, 2021, according to a PIB release.