Govt agrees to hike commission of atiyas in three states

NEW DELHI: The Center on Monday approved increase in commission rates for wheat and paddy procurement in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan starting from the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) starting this month. The rate hike comes at the behest of the state government. The food ministry said a committee has been formed and based on its recommendations, the government has approved the rate hike. “After the revision, commission for Arthiyas wheat in Punjab and Haryana will increase from Rs 46 per quintal to Rs 50.7 per quintal, while commission for wheat in Rajasthan will increase from Rs 41.4 per quintal to Rs 45.6 per quintal. Commission for paddy will increase from Rs 45.8 per quintal to Rs 50.6 per quintal. Commission on procurement of wheat will increase from Rs 27 per quintal to Rs 29.7 per quintal, while commission on rice will increase from Rs 32 per quintal to Rs 35.3 per quintal, it added.