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Himachal Procures Over 8,000 Tonne Apples Under MIS; Digital System Boosts Transparency
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News18•24-09-2026, 17:30
Himachal Procures Over 8,000 Tonne Apples Under MIS; Digital System Boosts Transparency
- •Himachal Pradesh government has procured over 8,000 tonne of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) so far.
- •More than 17,000 farmers have registered on the HPMIS portal, a major reform digitizing MIS operations for transparency and accountability.
- •Procurement, which began on August 1, 2026, through 213 Apple Collection Centres (ACC) operated by HPMC and HIMFED, will continue until October 21, 2026.
- •The HPMIS system covers farmer registration, procurement, digital receipts, transportation, processing, monitoring, and direct payment via DBT.
- •Farmers are advised to register on HPMIS, keep mobile and bank details updated, and deposit apples at designated ACCs, retaining digital receipts for records.
Key Questions Answered
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the Himachal Pradesh government has procured more than 8,000 tonnes of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for the ongoing season.
The apple procurement commenced on August 1, 2026, and is scheduled to continue up to October 21, 2026, utilizing 213 Apple Collection Centres operated by HPMC and HIMFED.
Eligible MIS payments are transferred directly to the farmer's registered bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to verification and fulfillment of scheme conditions.
