Madhya Pradesh: Mohan Yadav Extends Wheat Procurement Slot Booking Date To May 23 2026 – A Big Relief To Farmers. This comes at a time when farmers across the state are grappling with peak harvesting activity, unseasonal weather-induced delays and heavy arrivals at procurement centres. The deadline had already been moved to May 9, but the system is still under pressure, so it has been extended again.
More capacity to speed up procurement
The government has also increased the capacity for daily slot booking to reduce congestion at mandis and procurement centres. The limit per centre has been increased from 1,000 quintals to 2,250 quintals. District collectors have been empowered to further enhance capacity up to 3,000 quintals in high production zones. This is viewed as a way to reduce the waiting time for farmers and to make the operations run more smoothly during the busy season.
Upgrades to Ground Infrastructure
Mohan Yadav: In addition to capacity expansion, there have been some major infrastructure upgrades by the government. Now every procurement centre has to have at least six weighing machines to speed up the process. Procurement is being done six days a week at Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the state is aiming for 100 lakh metric tonnes this season. These steps are aimed at making the system more efficient and farmer-friendly.
Immediate Advantages for Farmers
“The extension enables farmers to plan their sales without rushing into it, which reduces the chances of distress selling. It also helps them in avoiding middlemen and selling at MSP directly. With the increased capacity, farmers can bring in larger quantities in a single trip, helping to reduce transportation costs. Faster weighing and processing is also expected to speed up payments.
Boost to Rural Economy
Mohan Yadav: Timely procurement will improve cash flow to the farmers, making them better equipped to face the upcoming Kharif season.” Overall, the move is the government’s attempt to ease pressure during the harvest while strengthening procurement systems for the long-term stability of agriculture.
