5-Day Intensive Drive to Restore All Flood-Hit Mandis in Punjab
• Make operational all flood affected Mandis by September 19, Gurmeet Khudian to DMOs
Chandigarh, September 14 (WISHAVWARTA):- In a bid ensure a seamless and hassle-free paddy procurement for farmers, the Punjab Government has initiated a special five-day campaign to restore all grain markets (mandis) affected by recent floods. The drive aims to clear stagnant water and silt deposits, ensuring all mandis are fully operational for the Kharif Procurement Season, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab.
Divulging details, S. Khudian stated that the intensive campaign, Commencing from Sunday, focuses on flood-affected districts where mandis suffered water-logging and siltation. He directed the Punjab Mandi Board officials and all District Mandi Officers (DMOs) to personally oversee the efforts and ensure that all impacted mandis are fully restored and operational by September 19, 2025.
The Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has been taking every possible step to safeguard the interests of our farmers, said S. Khudian. “Our state machinery is fully prepared for the season, we are acutely aware of the challenges posed by the recent floods. This special drive underscores our resolve to ensure that not a single farmer faces inconvenience in selling their produce. Every necessary step is being taken to protect the livelihood of our farmers and ensure efficient procurement.”
The Agriculture Minister informed that all preliminary arrangements have been successfully completed across the state’s grain markets for smooth Kharif procurement season commencing on September 16, 2025. The State government is committed to providing a seamless experience to farmers, including timely procurement and immediate payment, he added.
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