Sangrur, April 20: During a high-level review of procurement activities in Sangrur, Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak asserted that the interests of both farmers and laborers remain a top priority for the state. The Minister highlighted the efficiency of the current system, noting that payments totaling ₹1818.31 crore have already been disbursed to farmers statewide since the start of the season.
The Minister maintained that the arrival of wheat in Punjab’s mandis is accelerating, with nearly 4 lakh MT arriving in Sangrur district to date. He stated that the successful management of nine consecutive procurement seasons over the last four years has set a new benchmark for administrative efficiency in the agricultural sector.
“It is being ensured that every single bale of grain produced is lifted and payment credited within the stipulated time frame,” the Minister declared. He affirmed that the current administration has permanently resolved logistical hurdles that once plagued the procurement process, such as shortages of storage materials.
MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj noted that the feedback from the ground has been overwhelmingly positive, with stakeholders expressing satisfaction over the transparent operations. The Minister stated that the government’s pro-farmer approach is evident in the rapid pace of lifting, which has already crossed 30,000 MT in the Sangrur region alone.
Officials maintained that the state’s massive infrastructure, comprising hundreds of mandis, is functioning at full capacity to manage the 122 LMT target. The Minister asserted that the administration will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the food bowl of the country maintains its record of successful procurement.
