77,000 MT wheat of 80K MT procured, payment of Rs 132 cr made to farmers

Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal stated that so far, 79,966MT wheat has arrived in various grain markets across the district of which 76,842MT has been procured. He added that payments amounting to Rs 132 crore for the procured wheat have also been ensured.

Aggarwal further said this season, it is expected that approximately 5.25 lakh MT wheat will arrive at 79 grain markets across the district. In view of the bumper crop, arrangements have also been made for 23 temporary yards.

The DC instructed officials to ensure smooth procurement, timely lifting and prompt payment for the successful conclusion of the wheat procurement season.

Dr Aggarwal reiterated the government is committed to ensure proper wheat procurement and said every single grain brought by farmers to the markets will be purchased. He emphasized that there would be no shortage of gunny bags (bardana) and that extensive arrangements have been made at procurement centres for the convenience of farmers and labourers.

At the same time, the well-managed arrangements in the grain markets by farmers were also appreciated.

In the Mehatpur grain market today, Lakhvir Singh, a farmer from village Bath Kalan, who brought his wheat crop, appreciated the procurement arrangements made by the government. Similarly, Balwinder Singh, a farmer from village Heran who brought his wheat crop to Lasudi grain market, also expressed satisfaction with the smooth arrangements.

Additionally, Navdeep Singh from village Salecha, who brought his wheat to Kuhara grain market, shared that along with the immediate procurement of wheat, proper sitting arrangements, drinking water, and all necessary facilities have been made.