DC urges farmers to bring only dry paddy to Mandis
Jain reiterates commitment for smooth, hassle-free upcoming paddy procurement
City Air News
Aug 21, 2025 01:52
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Ludhiana, August 21, 2025: Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, during a meeting with commission agents (Arhtiyas) on Thursday, called on 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. This directive aims to prevent operational challenges during the season.
Jain stated that combine harvesters will only be allowed to operate between 10 am and 6 pm to ensure 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. He emphasized the importance of proper cleanliness, drinking water, sheds, lighting, fans, and urinals at every grain market and temporary yard to facilitate the farmers bringing their produce to the markets. 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. He further said that the district administration will make elaborate arrangements to ensure that the farmers’ harvest is lifted from the grain markets promptly. He informed that around 16.55 lakh MT paddy is expected to arrive in the grain markets in the coming procurement season.
