Day 226

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Wheat Procurement

By now, I guess, we all know how the government runs advertisements about its achievements – even where there are none. The same is going on with last season’s wheat procurement. Lies, lies, and hiding facts.

To set the record straight:

Last year, wheat procurement was around 31-36% of total wheat produced. This year it was procurement of 39.65%. Yes, it is 3% higher.

Any guesses for reason in increase? Not that suddenly government feels for the farmers. It is because of the pressure of the protests – to show the country that the government is engaged with the farmers.

Here are some cold state-wise figures:

- Uttar Pradesh only 16.85% of

- Bihar only 8.18%

- Gujarat only 4.8%

This is why the farmers demand legally guaranteed MSP for all farmers for all commodities.