By the evening of November 12, mandis across Punjab had received more than 1,54,78,162.41 metric tons of paddy, out of which 1,53,89,039.51 metric tons had already been purchased. This accounts for nearly the entire crop that reached the procurement centres. The lifting process is also progressing strongly, with 1,41,09,483.18 metric tons already transported further, which represents 91 percent of the procured stock.
The procurement cycle, the removal of stock from mandis, and the disbursal of payments to cultivators are progressing at a rapid pace under the supervision of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak. Patiala district currently ranks first in the state with 96,920 farmers already receiving Minimum Support Price payments.
So far, the total number of farmers who have received the Minimum Support Price benefit has reached 11,31,270, reflecting the effectiveness of the ongoing procurement operations. The initiative is being carried forward with complete commitment under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, whose administration has prioritised a seamless, transparent and farmer-centric procurement season.
