CM Mann took the class of deputy commissioners: All arrangements should be made in the mandis for procurement; Payment in 24 hours; Strictness on wheat coming from other states

The meeting was held at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh.

CM Bhagwant Mann took the class of Deputy Commissioners to make arrangements for the purchase of wheat in Punjab. At Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh, he clearly told the officers that all arrangements should be made in the mandis. The officer himself should keep an eye on the purchase with cleanliness. Apart from this, the farmers should be paid the crop within 24 hours. At the same time, strict orders have been given to ensure that wheat from neighboring states is not sold in Punjab. Punjab Food Supply Minister Lalchand Kataruchak said that for this the officers have been asked to seal the borders of Punjab. In fact, MSP is not available on wheat in many states, so they bring it to Punjab for sale. He said that the arrival of wheat in the mandis is less. Season will be at peak in 2-4 days. We have settled the bags and cash credit limit. A blockade will be made to stop the wheat coming from outside.

Procurement started from April 1, crop coming less
Wheat procurement in Punjab has started from April 1. For this, the officers have also claimed full arrangements in the grain markets. However, till now the crop is not fully arriving in the mandis. The government claims that the farmers will be paid within 24 hours. In Punjab, after April 10, the arrival of wheat in the mandis is expected to increase.

RBI has given credit limit of 24,773 crores
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given a credit limit of Rs 24,773 crore to the government for the purchase of wheat in Punjab. In this season, the government has set a target of 132 lakh tonnes of wheat procurement. This time the MSP of wheat has been kept at Rs 2015 per quintal.