More Than 4.80 Lakh MTs Paddy Procured In Punjab
Author(s): City Air NewsChandigarh, October 7, 2015: An official spokesman of the Punjab government said that 4, 80, 948 MT of Paddy had been procured in the state till last evening. The government agencies procured 4, 23,008 MT for central...
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Oct 7, 2015 09:30
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Chandigarh, October 7, 2015: An official spokesman of the Punjab government said that 4, 80, 948 MT of Paddy had been procured in the state till last evening. The government agencies procured 4, 23,008 MT for central pool. The private traders procured 57,940 MT of paddy.
Giving agency wise procurement details, he said that PUNGRAIN was at the top in paddy procurement by procuring 1, 17, 742 MT (27.8%) whereas MARKFED procured maximum of 10, 3,716 MT (24.5%) PUNSUP procured 97116 MT (23.0%) and PSWC 42204 MT (10.0%). The Central government agency FCI could procure 17,883 MT (4.2%) of paddy for the central pool.
Meanwhile, according to the spokesperson of the Food and Civil Supplies Department, detailed guidelines to execute smooth and hassle free procurement operations in the state have already been issued to the concerned. Necessary arrangements have also been made in all the 1806 purchase centres of Punjab. An appeal was also made to the commission agents to submit their bills immediately after the purchase so that the online payments could also be made accordingly.
Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
