Wheat procurement: Rs 431.64 cr paid online

Hoshiarpur, May 11

During the ongoing procurement of wheat, online payment amounting to Rs 431.64 crore has been made to farmers in the district through arhtiyas. In view of Covid-19, 84 procurement centres were set up in the district by increasing 20 mandis as compared to last year, so that farmers do not face any hassle while selling their produce.

Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait said so far, 2,71,908 metric tonnes of wheat had been procured by different procurement agencies. This includes 61,171 MT by Pungrain, 57,795 MT by Markfed, 55,598 MT by PUNSUP, 33,858 by Punjab State Warehousing Corporation and 61,770 MT of wheat had been procured by FCI while 1,716 MT of wheat had been procured by private traders.

Last year till May 11, 2,61,328 metric tonnes of wheat was procured and this year till May 11, 2,71,908 metric tonnes of wheat has been procured. For any information or complaint farmers can contact the control room on 01882-22663. — OC