DC visits Lalton & Jodhan grain markets to oversee wheat procurement

Ludhiana, April 23, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Tuesday visited various grain markets such as Lalton and Jodhan, falling under Ludhiana west sub-division, for effective monitoring of the ongoing procurement of the wheat crop.

During the visit, Sawhney had detailed interactions with the officers of the procurement agencies regarding the ongoing procurement and lifting of the grains from the mandis. She also gave the directions to the officers/ officials to ensure that smooth and hassle free procurement of the wheat takes place during this Rabi season. The Deputy Commissioner had also held parleys with the farmers present in the mandis to enquire about the ongoing procurement operations. The farmers expressed complete satisfaction over the arrangements made by the administration for procurement of their harvest.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated the firm commitment of the administration to lift each and every single grain from the mandis and said that procurement operations in the district were going on very smoothly.