- Secretary says, Punjab government standby the farmers during tough times
* Action will be taken against the agency if lifting is not done within 72 hours
Chandigarh/Dhuri/ Sangrur, April 19 (Press Ki Taquat Bureau) : Following the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Mandi Board Secretary Mr. Ramvir conducted a surprise visit to the grain markets of Sangrur district. During his visit to Dhuri and Sangrur grain markets, the Mandi Board Secretary also inspected the moisture content in the wheat crop brought by the farmers to the grain markets.
Mr. Ramvir said that due to the heavy storm and rain that occurred recently, some of the wheat piles in the low-lying areas of the mandis were affected, but the Mandi Board employees and commission agents have immediately taken preventive measures to curtail the damage.
He said that the water was drained from the mandis within two hours. The Secretary instructed the Mandi Board officials to remain ready in the mandis for 24 hours and ensure every required facility for the farmers coming to the mandis. He said that in case the procured crop would not be lifted within 72 hours, a notice will be issued to the concerned procurement agency.
Talking to the farmers, Punjab Mandi Board Secretary Mr. Ramvir said that the Punjab Government is standing with the farmers at all times.
On this occasion, Chief Minister Field Officer Karamjit Singh said that the Punjab government has given orders to complete the entire wheat season smoothly. He said that the officers have been instructed to conduct the procurement process of the dry crop brought by the farmers to the grain markets within 24 hours, to make payment within 48 hours and to lift the purchased crop within 72 hours.
On this occasion, Avtar Singh Elwal, Chairman of Market Committee Sangrur, assured on behalf of the Punjab government that the government is committed to purchasing every grain of the farmers brought to the grain markets.
On this occasion, the Secretary Mandi Board also held a review meeting with the officers and commission agents of the Mandi Board at the Market Committee office.
During this, SDM Dhuri Vikas Hira, XEN Mandi Board Puneet Sharma, District Mandi Officer Kuljit Singh and other officers were also present.
