Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, April 1 -
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said that the government has made comprehensive arrangements for wheat procurement. All necessary preparations have been completed in the Mandis to ensure farmers do not face any difficulties.The Chief Minister said this while interacting with the media persons in Panchkula on Tuesday.
Responding to a question, the Chief Minister said that all district officers have been directed to make arrangements for wheat procurement. The government will ensure that farmers do not face any problems while selling their crops.
The Chief Minister said that farmers' welfare is a top priority for the state government. Proper arrangements for gunny bags, cleanliness, and drinking water have been made in the Mandis. To ensure timely payments, guidelines have been issued to make payments to farmers within 48 to 72 hours after the procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). This year, the central government has set the wheat price at Rs. 2,425 per quintal, he added.