Punjab CM Channi launches paddy procurement from Morinda

Every grain of farmers’ paddy produce will be procured, Punjab chief minister Channi said at the grain market in Morinda; the government will ensure that the procurement is smooth and efficient

Morinda Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi launched paddy procurement operations for the state from the Morinda Grain Market on Sunday. On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acceding to the request of Channi, had allowed paddy procurement to start from October 3, instead of October 11

Paddy procurement in Punjab has been delayed by two days due to prolonged spell of rain; Punjab CM Channi had also met PM Modi on the issue. (Twitter)

“All necessary arrangements for smooth, prompt and seamless procurement, lifting and storage of paddy have been made by the state government,” the CM said, while interacting with farmers, commission agents and labourers at the grain market. Reiterating his government’s commitment, Channi added that every single grain of the farmers’ produce would be lifted from the market and strict adherence to the prescribed norms of timely payment to farmers would be ensured.

He also requested farmers to bring their produce within the norms and specification laid down by Centre on moisture content etc. The CM also directed food and civil supplies secretary Gurkirat Kirpal Singh to ensure smooth and hassle-free procurement of paddy during the current Kharif Marketing Season.

Special principal secretary to the CM Rahul Tiwari; Rupnagar DC Sonali Giri and Rupnagar SSP Vivek Sheel Soni, were also present.