Procurement of paddy crosses halfway point in Ludhiana; Payments worth Rs 2147 crores made to farmers
Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal stated on Wednesday that the procurement of paddy in the district has exceeded the halfway mark. He mentioned that the administration has further accelerated the lifting process, achieving over 72.7% of the paddy lifted from the grain markets (mandis) in the last 72 hours.
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Nov 6, 2024 03:34
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Ludhiana, November 6, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal stated on Wednesday that the procurement of paddy in the district has exceeded the halfway mark. He mentioned that the administration has further accelerated the lifting process, achieving over 72.7% of the paddy lifted from the grain markets (mandis) in the last 72 hours.
The administration has set a target to procure approximately 18 lakh metric tons of paddy. As of today, 1007571 metric tonnes of paddy have been purchased out of 1055982.5 metric tonnes that have arrived, resulting in a procurement rate of around 95.41%. Jorwal also reported that payments totalling ₹2,147 crores have been made to farmers so far. He directed officials from the food and civil supplies department, as well as procurement agencies, to further expedite the lifting of grain and assist farmers at every stage of the procurement process.
Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that the district administration is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free procurement season, as directed by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He urged all officials to continue supporting farmers during this season and stated that he is personally monitoring the purchasing, lifting, and payment processes, reviewing procurement efforts daily.
