Lucknow, April 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has procured over 2.05 lakh metric tonnes of wheat from 38,000 farmers in 27 days since March 17. The procurement process is being carried out smoothly at 5,790 centres, according to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's Office.

As per the CMO, "More than 2.05 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have been procured from 38,000 farmers so far. Wheat procurement started on March 17 and it reached record levels in 27 days. 3,77,678 farmers were registered. Smooth and transparent wheat procurement process is underway at 5,790 procurement centres:"

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Thursday held a comprehensive review meeting to d...