According to the Union Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, A total quantity of 427.363lakh tonnes wheat has been estimated for procurement during the forthcoming RMS 2021-22 which is 9.56 per cent more than the 389.93 lakh tonnes procured during RMS 2020-21. Wheat is a major rabi (winter-sown) crop. Harvesting starts from end of this month but picks up pace from April.