-Officials asked to expedite paddy lifting
Kapurthala, October 18: Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal on Sunday said that Rs 986.29 crore had been paid to farmers for paddy procured so far in Kapurthala district, where 4,25,853 metric tonnes of paddy had been procured out of the total arrival of 4,36,835 metric tonnes.
While reviewing the procurement arrangements, he directed officials to expedite the lifting process and ensure that farmers did not face any inconvenience in the grain markets. He said the administration was making concerted efforts to ensure smooth and hassle-free procurement for farmers. The Punjab government was regularly monitoring procurement operations to ensure timely payments, efficient lifting and seamless functioning of grain markets in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.
The Deputy Commissioner added that instructions had been issued to all concerned officials to further accelerate the lifting process and ensure the timely clearance of procured paddy from the mandis.
Issuing strict directions to the officials, he made it clear that any negligence or avoidable delay in procurement operations would not be tolerated. He directed the concerned procurement agencies to ensure systematic and expeditious lifting of paddy so that farmers did not face any inconvenience during the ongoing procurement season.
Reiterating the Punjab government’s commitment to safeguarding farmers’ interests, the Deputy Commissioner said that every effort was being made to ensure the procurement of farmers’ produce as per the prescribed norms, timely release of payments and efficient management of all grain markets across the district.
