Raises the issue of restriction limit on Arthia Commission
Punjab Newsline, New Delhi:
Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday sought kind intervention of Union Minister Prahlad Joshi to expedite movement of food grains (rice and wheat) from the state to ensure smooth and hassle free procurement and storage of grains in coming times.
The Chief Minister who called upon Joshi here at his residence, apprised him that during Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2025-26 which is to begin on April 1, the state is expected to procure 124 LMT wheat. He said that around five LMT of wheat of previous crop season is also stocked in the state due to which the state has to make arrangements for the storage of about 129 LMT of wheat. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that due to acute storage space crunch, most of the covered space available with the agencies is being diverted for the storage of rice.
