Directs Ministers and MLAs to undertake visits in Mandis for smooth and hassle free procurement
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, October 1-
In a major relief to labourers involved in loading and unloading of grains in mandis, the Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced to enhance the Mandi Labour Charge by Rs 1 per quintal.
Chairing a meeting in wake of the ongoing procurement of the paddy, the CM said that in an unprecedented action, the state govt has already enhanced the Mandi Labour Charge by Rs 1 per quintal. He said that this is a big relief for the labour working in the Mandis across the state and will be very helpful in giving impetus to the smooth procurement. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will put an additional burden of Rs 18 crore in state exchequer.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister directed the Ministers and MLAs to undertake visits in the Mandis and expedite the process of procurement of the paddy in the ongoing season adding that representative of people should ensure that the produce of the farmers that is brought in the Mandis is purchased and lifted at the earliest.