Agriculture Minister Reviews Procurement Arrangements at Grain Markets

Government committed to procuring every grain of farmers’ produce: Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh,

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, is committed to procuring every grain of farmers’ produce and ensuring timely payment. He was interacting with people during his visit to the Nangal Chaudhary, Narnaul and Ateli grain markets in Mahendragarh district on Friday.

The Minister said the Haryana Government provides minimum support price (MSP) for 24 crops. If produce is sold in the mandis below the MSP, the government compensates farmers for the difference under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana. He reiterated that the government is procuring every grain of farmers’ produce.

Reviewing procurement arrangements for the Kharif season, Shyam Singh Rana sought detailed information on crop arrivals, procurement, lifting and payments. He also enquired about the arrangements from Market Committee officials and staff present at the mandis. The Minister interacted with farmers and commission agents and heard their concerns. He directed officials to ensure that farmers face no difficulty at the mandis.