Kataruchakk Directs All Department Officials to Ensure No Lapses, Warns of Strict Action in Case of Negligence
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 30-
The Punjab government is fully prepared for the wheat procurement that will begin on April 1. Punjab’s cabinet minister Lal Chand Kataruchakk stated that all arrangements in the mandis have been completed, and now the government is just waiting for the arrival of wheat in mandis.
Kataruchakk said the Punjab government has secured a cash credit limit (CCL) of 28,000 crore for wheat procurement. Therefore, farmers will face no difficulties in receiving payments for their crops. He added that adequate arrangements for gunny bags have been made, and these have been delivered in sufficient quantities to all procurement centers. A total of 1,864 mandis and procurement centers have been equipped with all necessary arrangements to ensure that farmers face no inconvenience. Facilities such as water and medical treatment have been ensured in the mandis, along with several other essential amenities.
Additionally, around 700 temporary mandis have been prepared to be used if needed. Strict instructions have been issued to all departments involved in the procurement process.