The Economic Times

Centre extends MSP procurement deadline in UP to July 8, approves over 6.18 lakh rural houses

Farmers in Uttar Pradesh will benefit from an extended wheat, gram, and lentil procurement period until July 8. Additionally, over 6.18 lakh rural homes have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana's new phase. These key decisions were announced by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a review with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, emphasizing support for farmers and rural housing development.