DC Himanshu Jain urges farmers to bring only dry paddy to Mandis
Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain on Sunday exhorted the farmers to bring only dry paddy with 17% or lower moisture content to the grain markets (mandis) to ensure a smooth procurement process starting September 16.
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Sep 14, 2025 06:52
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Ludhiana, September 14, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain on Sunday exhorted the farmers to bring only dry paddy with 17% or lower moisture content to the grain markets (mandis) to ensure a smooth procurement process starting September 16.
Jain stated that orders have already been issued to the combine harvesters to operate between 10 am and 6 pm to ensure a smooth season. He added that the administration will take strict action in case of violation of these guidelines and combines will be seized. He emphasized the need to bring paddy with 17 per cent or lower moisture content to the grain markets. He added that farmers will not encounter any difficulties in selling the grains.
Jain also asked the officials of the Food, Civil and Supplies and Mandi Board to ensure all necessary arrangements in grain markets and temporary yards to ensure smooth purchase of paddy. The district administration has 108 grain markets and 79 temporary yards.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed that the Punjab government will lift every single grain of paddy in a smooth and hassle-free manner during the procurement season.
