FCI procures 266 LMT Wheat during RMS 2024-25

Current Context: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has successfully procured 266 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat during the current Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2024-25, surpassing last year’s figure of 262 LMT.

• This achievement ensures the nation’s food grain sufficiency and benefits more than 22 lakh Indian farmers who participated in wheat sales during this season.
• Additionally, approximately Rs. 61 lakh crore have been directly credited to the bank accounts of these farmers under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) program.
• The substantial wheat procurement helps maintain a steady flow of food grains into the Public Distribution System (PDS), contributing to food security for all.

Question:

1 How much wheat has the Food Corporation of India (FCI) successfully procured during the current Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2024-25?

• A) 260 LMT
• B) 262 LMT
• C) 266 LMT
• D) 270 LMT

Answer: C) The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has successfully procured 266 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat during the current Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2024-25, surpassing last year’s figure of 262 LMT.