Overall, the Centre has procured 29.7 million tonne wheat across the country, up 29.6% on year but short of its initial target of 33 million tonne. In Uttar Pradesh, the largest wheat producing state, the the government has procured 2.7 million tonne wheat, close to target of 3.0 million tonne. In Punjab, the government has crossed the target of 11.5 million tonne and as of Monday, the procurement was at 11.7 million tonne, up 9.9% from a year ago. The government has procured 7.4 million tonne wheat in Haryana, up 10.1% on year, almost achieving the target of 7.5 million tonne.