India's wheat procurement season begins with 6 lt surplus on early purchase.
Total wheat procurement has reached about 8.5 lt until March 31, with a significant increase compared to last year.
The procurement season started earlier this year, leading to higher purchases in states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
The Centre needs to be more proactive in Uttar Pradesh and consider announcing a bonus, similar to MP and Rajasthan, to encourage farmers to sell their produce during the procurement season.