Punjab News: Procurement of paddy is continuing in Punjab during the Kharif season 2026-27. Both arrival and purchase of paddy in the mandis of the state have created a new record. According to the Punjab government, the total arrival of paddy in the mandis has exceeded 152 lakh metric tonnes, while the procurement figure has also crossed 150 lakh metric tonnes. Along with this, the process of paddy lifting and payment to farmers is also progressing rapidly.
Purchase of more than 150 lakh metric tons of paddy
Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak gave information in this regard on November 6. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government has worked to make the procurement of paddy in all the mandis smooth and farmer friendly. More than 152 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has reached the mandis and out of this, more than 150 lakh metric tonnes has been purchased.
According to the minister, these procurement figures show the confidence of farmers in the state's procurement system. The government is trying to ensure that farmers do not have to face any problem in the markets to sell their crops.
110 lakh metric tons of paddy lifted
Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that so far 110 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been lifted from the mandis of the state. The offtake percentage has reached 84.65 percent within 72 hours of purchase. The government is paying special attention to speeding up the process of paddy lifting.
He said that it is important to lift paddy on time, so that there is enough space in the markets for the new crop to reach. This will make it easier for farmers to sell their crops and there will be no unnecessary crowding in the markets.
More than Rs 33 thousand crore reached farmers' accounts
Along with purchasing paddy, the work of making payments to farmers is also going on. The minister informed that till now an amount of more than Rs 33,000 crore has been sent to the bank accounts of farmers. This payment is said to be 100.89 percent of the fixed figure.
He reiterated that the government will purchase every grain of the farmers' crop and timely payment will be ensured. With this, farmers will not have to wait for money after selling their crops.
Government working together with procurement agencies
The Minister said that the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department is continuously working in coordination with all the procurement agencies, Mandi Board, transporters and laborers. Its objective is to ensure uninterrupted procurement of paddy, timely lifting and prompt payment to farmers.
According to the government, continuous efforts are being made to keep the procurement process orderly in the Kharif marketing season 2026-27. In the coming days also, emphasis will be laid on keeping the system of procurement and lifting fast as per the arrival of paddy in the mandis.