Centre rejects Delhi govt’s allegations; Says UT has 3 FCI purchase centre

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Centre rejects Delhi govt’s allegations; Says UT has 3 FCI purchase centre

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Government has said the allegations of Delhi government that Food Corporation of India has not opened any purchase centre in Delhi are false. It said FCI Delhi region is fully prepared to procure wheat from farmers of Delhi at three centres which have been completely operational from 1st of April.

These centres are FSD Mayapuri, FSD Narela and APMC Najafgarh Mandi. Till date, 158 quintal wheat has been purchased at FSD Narela. Earlier, Delhi government had alleged that FCI has not set up a single counter for wheat procurement in Delhi and is making false claims of buying the crop at minimum support price rates from 1st of April.