Punjab Govt ensures foolproof arrangements for Wheat Procurement across 1865 Mandis

Procurement of wheat commencing from April 1

Chandigarh, March 31:

Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian today assured farmers of foolproof arrangements for the smooth procurement of wheat commencing from Tuesday onwards. The Minister said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has made extensive arrangements across 1865 mandis and procurement centers throughout Punjab to ensure that farmers face no difficulties during the procurement season.

"Our government is fully committed to providing farmers with a hassle-free procurement experience, said S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, adding that we have established robust systems across all procurement centers with adequate arrangements for electricity, shed and clean drinking water.

He further said that Mann government is dedicated to safeguarding farmers' interests and ensuring that they receive timely payment for their produce.

The Cabinet Minister urged farmers to complete land mapping through their arhtiyaas before bringing their wheat crop to mandis to avoid procedural delays. "Properly dried wheat will facilitate prompt cleaning and timely procurement, streamlining the entire process," he added.

S. Khudian said that landowners can verify their land mapping details on the Mandi Board portal "emandikaran-pb.in."

He further said that to get comprehensive healthcare support, the J-form holder farmers can now register for the Ayushman Health Scheme by contacting their concerned Market Committee. For any queries or additional information regarding the procurement process, farmers can contact their respective Market Committee Secretary or visit the Punjab Mandi Board portal, he added.