Ludhiana ( Gurvinder sidhu)
Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain on Monday stated that Ludhiana district has taken the lead in Punjab by surpassing the 72-hour paddy lifting norms, with Ludhiana East achieving 108.12% and Ludhiana West reaching 105.67%.
During a review of paddy procurement operations, the DC highlighted the district’s robust progress. To date, a total of 10, 06,652 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy has arrived in Ludhiana’s grain markets, of which 9, 83,432 MT has been procured by various agencies. He emphasized that the administration is sparing no effort to facilitate a smooth and efficient procurement process, underscoring the Punjab government’s commitment to supporting farmers at every step.
Jain revealed that payments totalling Rs 2,173 crores have already been credited to farmers for the procured paddy, reflecting the state’s focus on timely financial disbursements. “The Punjab government is actively monitoring arrangements to guarantee seamless operations in the mandis, prompt payments, and adherence to all guidelines,” Jain stated. To further streamline the process, rapid lifting of paddy is underway across all grain markets, with directives issued to accelerate activities in the coming days.
The Deputy Commissioner issued a stern warning that any delays in procurement will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against negligent parties. He instructed teams to conduct lifting operations in an organized, efficient manner; ensuring farmers face no undue hardships. Jain also reaffirmed the government’s pledge to procure every single grain from farmers’ harvests, reinforcing the district’s dedication to hassle-free implementation.
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