Smooth and hassle-free procurement being ensured at grain markets in Jagraon- SDM Manjeet Kaur

Jagraon (Ludhiana), October 12, 2023: District Administration has made elaborate arrangements at grain markets falling within the Jagraon Sub Division to ensure smooth and hassle-free procurement of paddy during the ongoing season.

Divulging the details, Sub Divisional Magistrate Manjeet Kaur today said that a total of 35891 quintal paddy crop has been procured by the agencies across all 16 purchase centers situated in Jagraon Sub division.

She further added that due to state-level strike by workers at grain markets, the procurement has faced a slow pace however it has been prompted after the strike was over.

The SDM further stated that a vast mechanism has been put in place to facilitate farmers during the procurement season. The accommodation arrangements have already been made for farmers, she said adding that a mobile dispensary has been stationed at grain markets to facilitate labourers. Likewise, mosquito repellents have been distributed to keep them from dengue.

The SDM mentioned that farmers are bringing their crops in the Mandis of Jagraon without any hesitation as they are experiencing swift procurement of their crops. She urged farmers to not get swayed by rumor mongers as the government was committed to purchasing every single grain produced by them.