Ludhiana: DC visits grain market, reviews regulations

The deputy commissioner was also accompanied by senior superintendent of police (SSP) Ashwini Gotyal, SDM Baljinder Singh Dhillon and a number of senior officials from food, civil supplies and supply agencies.

The DC stated that as much as 18 lakh metric tonnes of paddy is expected to arrive at all 146 purchasing centers in the district this year and detailed arrangements have been put in place to procure each grain. He reiterated his commitment to provide a hassle-free and hassle-free procurement operation where the primary focus is on providing convenience to farmers.

Jorwal added that arrangements such as availability of drinking water, sanitation, lighting, shades, tarpaulins have already been made by the authorities. He instructed officials that every effort should be made to ensure farmers receive payment within 48 hours of lifting crops and also directed them to remove crops within 72 hours of arrival. He added that there is no shortage of bardanas in mandis, which will lead to a hassle-free season for farmers.

The DC also interacted with some of the farmers present at the event and sought their feedback on the regulations made by the authorities in grain markets.

The deputy commissioner, SSP and other officials also held meetings with the arhtiyas and assured them that all issues would be resolved quickly. Later, they also headed an awareness camp in Bhmaddi village and encouraged farmers not to resort to the practice of stubble burning as it destroys various nutrients and micronutrients of the soil; whereas if straw residue is mixed into it, soil health is greatly improved. He added that smoke from fires can worsen health problems and that the district administration is making efforts to prevent farm fire incidents.