New Delhi : In a serious reduction forward of the paddy procurement season, the Centre has agreed to carry 18 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of previous grain inventory mendacity in Punjab mandis by September 20, clearing essential cupboard space for the state’s anticipated bumper paddy crop. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, who raised the difficulty with Union Meals & Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi and Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Delhi, stated the Punjab Authorities has stepped up preparations to make sure seamless procurement and well timed fee to farmers, asserting that no farmer will face issue in promoting the produce.
With Punjab anticipated to provide 170 Lakh Metric Tonnes of good-quality rice this 12 months, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated securing satisfactory storage and procurement preparations was very important not just for Punjab’s farmers but additionally for the nation’s meals safety.
Impressing upon the pressing want for creation of the required area for supply of stability rice of Kharif Advertising Season (KMS) 2025-26, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Throughout my assembly with Union Meals Minister Pralhad Joshi, I sought speedy motion of 18 Lakh Metric Tonnes of rice from Punjab. It’s crucial that every one stability rice of Kharif Advertising Season (KMS) 2025-26 might be delivered within the Central Pool. Regardless of persistent paucity of area with the Meals Company of India (FCI), our State Procurement Businesses (SPAs) have efficiently delivered 86 Lakh Metric Tonnes of rice to FCI until date.”
Underlining the significance of well timed preparations for the following Kharif Season, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Creation of 18 LMT area will be certain that pending rice is delivered to FCI on the earliest. Well timed completion of KMS 2025-26 rice supply may also encourage rice millers for the following Season. Punjab has been a frontrunner in contributing in direction of the Centre’s bold Improved Rice Scheme and has already delivered over 11.70 LMTs of Improved Rice to FCI.”
Apprising the Union Meals Minister in regards to the well timed preparations being made by the Punjab Authorities for the upcoming Kharif Season, the Chief Minister stated, “Because of the onerous work of our farmers, the state is anticipated to witness one other bumper crop this 12 months with procurement of 180 LMT of paddy.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann acknowledged, “Preparations for one more seamless procurement expertise for our farmers are being ensured. I’ve additionally requested the Centre to instantly guarantee lifting of 27 LMTs of wheat mendacity at rice mills and mandi yards from the State to different consuming states beneath Centre’s welfare schemes. This can guarantee optimum cupboard space for incoming paddy throughout KMS 2026-27.”
On the event, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, Principal Secretary to CM Dr Ravi Bhagat and others had been additionally current.
