Ludhiana ( Gurvinder sidhu)
Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain on Monday exhorted the farmers to bring only dry paddy with 17% or lower moisture content to the grain markets (mandis) to ensure a smooth procurement.
Jain stated that orders have already been issued to the combine harvesters to operate between 10 am and 6 pm to ensure a smooth season. He added that the administration will take strict action in case of violation of these guidelines and combines will be seized. He emphasized the need to bring paddy with 17 per cent or lower moisture content to the grain markets. He added that farmers will not encounter any difficulties in selling the grains.
Jain also asked the officials of the Food, Civil and Supplies and Mandi Board to ensure all necessary arrangements in grain markets and temporary yards to ensure smooth purchase of paddy. The district administration has 108 grain markets and 79 temporary yards. He stressed that the Punjab government will lift every single grain of paddy in a smooth and hassle-free manner during the procurement season.
Leave a Reply