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Punjab Faces Wheat Glut Amid Record Arrivals

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-28T12:16:01.847545+05:30

- Wheat arrivals in Punjab have surged, crossing 102.44 lakh tonnes, with the government procuring nearly 95% of the crop. - A glut-like situation has emerged in mandis, with over 60 lakh tonnes of wheat yet to be moved to storage points. - Delayed harvesting due to low temperatures has contributed to the sudden increase in arrivals, causing logistical challenges. - The state government is working to ease the lifting scenario, aiming to procure 124 lakh tonnes of wheat this season. - Punjab leads in procurement, followed by Haryana, with both states contributing significantly to the central wheat stock. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/punjab-102-lakh-tonne-reaches-mandis-nearly-60-awaits-lifting-101745782829365.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/wheat-procurement-punjab-haryana-madhya-pradesh-rajasthan-uttar-pradesh-11745581462464.html)

Wheat arrivals in Punjab have surged, crossing 102.44 lakh tonnes, with the government procuring nearly 95% of the crop.
A glut-like situation has emerged in mandis, with over 60 lakh tonnes of wheat yet to be moved to storage points.
Delayed harvesting due to low temperatures has contributed to the sudden increase in arrivals, causing logistical challenges.
The state government is working to ease the lifting scenario, aiming to procure 124 lakh tonnes of wheat this season.
Punjab leads in procurement, followed by Haryana, with both states contributing significantly to the central wheat stock.

Source: Hindustan Times, Mint