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Haryana procures 11.90 lakh MT of paddy; Rs 758 crore paid to 48,152 Farmers

Panchkula, Oct 12 (UNI) Haryana has procured 11.90 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy out of 18.06 lakh MT arrivals in mandis as of October 12, with Rs 758 crore paid to 48,152 farmers, Food and Supplies Minister Rajesh Nagar said on Monday, directing officials to expedite grain lifting, ensure timely payments and protect stocks from rain and moisture.
Reviewing the progress of paddy and bajra procurement, storage arrangements and farmer payments through a video conference with senior departmental officials, Nagar stressed that farmers must not face any difficulty in selling their produce and that procured grain must be lifted without delay.
He said every grain brought by farmers should be procured in accordance with prescribed rules and transported safely to the warehouses of the concerned procurement agencies. Officials were directed to maintain close supervision of mandi operations and ensure transparency throughout the procurement process.
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