Reiterates Punjab Government’s dedication to purchasing every grain besides ensuring payments to farmers within 24 hours
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Dirba/Sangrur, April 13-
Punjab FM Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday kick started the government procurement of wheat at the Grain Market of Dirba while reaffirming the CM Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to providing comprehensive facilities to farmers in the grain markets. He assured that during the current procurement season, farmers would not face any difficulties in the grain markets.
Speaking on the occasion, Cheema emphasized the government’s dedication to purchasing every grain of wheat besides ensuring that payments to farmers are made within 24 hours. He said that the administrative officers in Dirba have been directed to facilitate smooth procurement and lifting of grains ensuring the availability of essential resources such as bags, transportation, labor, electricity etc besides ensuring facilities like drinking water and hygienic toilets.
The Finance Minister said that all the grain markets in the sub-division are being closely monitored by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Dirba. He said that all government procurement agencies have been instructed to strictly adhere to the state government’s guidelines to ensure seamless operations.
