Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday formally launched the paddy procurement operations during KMS 2021-22 across the state from Grain Market Morinda.
The development came a day after the centre govt allowed the state to undertake paddy procurement from October 3 instead of October 11.
The Chief Minister, while interacting with the farmers, commission agents and labourers at the grain market said that all the necessary arrangements for smooth, prompt and seamless procurement, lifting and storage of paddy have been made by the state government.
Reiterating his government’s firm commitment, Channi said that every single grain of the farmers’ produce would be lifted from the market and strict adherence to the prescribed norms of timely payment to the farmers would be ensured. He also urged farmers to bring their produce within specifications of moisture content laid by the Government of India.
The Chief Minister also directed Secretary Food and Civil Supplies Gurkirat Kirpal Singh to ensure smooth and hassle-free procurement of paddy during the current Kharif Marketing Season.
