*Payments worth Rs. 763.6 crores made to farmers: Jitendra Jorwal*
Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal today instructed District Food and Civil Supplies Controllers (DFSCs) and heads of procurement agencies to accelerate the procurement and lifting of paddy from mandis in the district.
During a meeting to review the status of grain procurement and lifting at his office, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that any negligence in fulfilling these responsibilities will not be tolerated at any cost. He underscored the need to purchase and lift farmers’ produce promptly to support them, stating that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and hassle-free procurement process. He urged officials to make every effort to implement the government’s directives diligently.
The Deputy Commissioner also requested DFSCs and procurement agency heads to be present in the mandis to oversee operations and to submit daily reports for regular monitoring. This will ensure that grain stocks do not accumulate in the market.
Jorwal announced that payments totalling Rs. 763.6 crores have been processed for the purchase of paddy from farmers across the district. He mentioned that a total of 382827.8 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy have arrived, with 326814.6 MT procured so far. He also reiterated that the district administration has made comprehensive arrangements to guarantee that harvest is lifted from grain markets smoothly.
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