1st e-auction for sale of wheat and rice for the year 2018-19 shall be conducted on 19 July 2018 and the notice for the same shall be published on 16 July 2018. For Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, reserve price for wheat for second, third and fourth quarter of FY 2018-19 will be taken as Rs. 190/-, Rs. 1925/- and Rs. 1950/- per quintal respectively. For Other States, railway freight, ex-Ludhiana to the nearest railhead and road transportation cost from railhead to depot, where sale is undertaken, will be added in the above reserve price. This reserve price includes loading and handling charges for all types of sales including dedicated movement. Quantum for sale of wheat has been fixed as 10 million tons, however it may be reviewed by the department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD). if offtake is more.