Government fixes wheat procurement target at 30.3mn tonne for 2026-27
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Summary
The target was finalised at a meeting of State Food Secretaries chaired by the Secretary in Department of Food and Public Distribution, in New Delhi
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 7 March 2026
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
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