Chandigarh, October 19
The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has successfully procured 90% of the estimated 18,31,588 metric tonnes of paddy arriving in state mandis during the ongoing procurement season.
Key Highlights:
- Farmer Payments: Nearly Rs. 3000 crore has been credited to farmers’ accounts.
- Procurement Centers: 2651 procurement centers have been operationalized.
- Rice Millers: 2184 rice millers have applied for allotment.
- Storage Space: 30 lakh metric tonnes of storage space will be available by December.
- Grain Movement: 4 lakh metric tonnes more foodgrains have been moved compared to the previous year.
Addressing Rice Millers’ Demands:
The Punjab government has actively addressed the demands of rice millers. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has raised these issues with the Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister.
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Key Measures for Millers:
- CMR Security: The government has returned CMR securities stuck for many years, providing relief worth Rs. 150 crore.
- Security Rate Reduction: The CMR security rate has been reduced from Rs. 175 per tonne to Rs. 10 per tonne, benefiting millers by Rs. 300 crore.
- Variable Security: The security rate is now determined based on the mill’s capacity, ensuring fair treatment for all.
Focus on Laborers:
The government has revised the loading rate for laborers/palledars working in grain markets, increasing it from Rs. 1.94 to Rs. 2.34 per sack.
Call for Unified Effort:
The Minister urged all stakeholders to work together for a successful procurement season, emphasizing the government’s unwavering commitment to their welfare.
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