Farmers Demand Prompt Wheat Procurement in Madhya Pradesh

Farmer organizations in Madhya Pradesh are preparing to protest the state's delay in wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price. The delay has left many farmers in debt, while traders take advantage of the situation. Leaders call for streamlined procurement or face widespread agitation.

In Madhya Pradesh, farmer organizations announced plans to protest due to delays in wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) by the state government.

Despite being one of India's top wheat producers, procurement processes have stalled, with claims of false reasons such as a lack of plastic bags being given.

As the situation exacerbates farmers' debts and benefits traders exploiting below-MSP prices, leaders warn of imminent mass agitation if issues are not resolved promptly.

(With inputs from agencies.)