PUNGRAIN leads paddy procurement in Ludhiana
The PUNGRAIN has emerged as the leading food agency in paddy procurement and lifting operations across Ludhiana during the on-going Kharif Marketing season.
City Air News
Oct 28, 2025 03:49
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Ludhiana, Oct 27, 2025: The PUNGRAIN has emerged as the leading food agency in paddy procurement and lifting operations across Ludhiana during the on-going Kharif Marketing season.
As of October 27, PUNGRAIN has procured 2,99,045 MT of paddy and lifted 2,58,772 MT. Markfed ranks second with 1,71,000 MT procurement and 1,54,500 MT lifting. Punsup follows with 1,12,802 MT purchased and 1,08,539 MT lifted. PSWC procured 80,514 MT of paddy and lifted 71,707 MT.
In a meeting with the officials from Food, civil and supplies department, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain also informed that payments worth Rs 1,545 crores have been made to farmers. He emphasized the district administration’s commitment to procuring every grain of farmers’ produce. The district administration has made comprehensive arrangements at all procurement centres to ensure seamless operations. The officials have been instructed to conduct regular inspections of mandis to monitor and optimize the procurement process, addressing any challenges promptly.
To maintain quality standards, Jain urged farmers to ensure their paddy is thoroughly dried and meets government-specified moisture levels before bringing it to the markets. Additionally, he exhorted farmers to manage paddy stubble using modern agricultural machinery instead of burning it, as burning not only harms the environment but also produces pollution detrimental to human health. He added that paddy stubble is useful for farmers, as the residue can play an important role in enhancing soil fertility if incorporated into the field with the help of ultra-modern equipment.
