*Nayab Government Will Procure Every Single Grain from Farmers: Krishan Lal Panwar*

 *Development and Panchayats Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar Visits Grain Market in Kaithal*

*Takes Stock of Paddy Procurement Arrangements; Directs Agencies to Coordinate and Ensure Smooth Procurement*

Chandigarh, October 7 — Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar on Wednesday visited the Kaithal grain market and reviewed the arrangements for paddy procurement. He interacted with farmers who had brought their produce to the market and sought information from officials regarding the procurement process, while also issuing necessary directions. He made it clear that farmers should not face any inconvenience during the procurement season and that every grain of their produce meeting the prescribed quality standards would be procured at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar also visited a heap of paddy brought to the market and got its moisture content assessed using a moisture meter. The farmers apprised the Minister of their problems, stating that their produce was not being procured at MSP and that they had to stay at two or three different markets, causing considerable inconvenience. He visited another heap of paddy and personally assessed its moisture content using the moisture meter. He directed the officials and procurement agencies present on the spot to undertake procurement. The Minister also directed all three agencies to carry out procurement in equal proportion.

He said that there are 270 arhtiya (commission agent) shops in Kaithal. Warehousing Corporation will undertake procurement at shops numbered 1 to 90, the Food and Supplies Department at shops numbered 91 to 180, and HAFED at shops numbered 181 to 270. He directed that two samples should be taken from each heap of paddy—one from the top and another from the bottom—in the presence of the farmers, and that they should be informed if the heap contains excess moisture and advised to allow the produce to dry in the air. He directed officials of the agencies to coordinate with one another for paddy procurement. The Nayab Government will procure every single grain, and farmers will not be allowed to face any kind of difficulty.

Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar directed the SDM to submit a report on the procurement carried out by all three agencies. He warned that strict action would be taken against any official found negligent in the discharge of these duties. He also directed officials to expedite the lifting of paddy from the markets.

Regarding registration-related issues on the Meri Fasal-Mera Byora portal, the Minister said that the portal is open today and on October 8, and any farmer can get registered. One Patwari has been deputed at each market, and a committee has also been constituted to ensure that the process is carried out properly. He appealed to farmers to bring their paddy to the markets only after properly drying it, so that they do not face any inconvenience.

The Development and Panchayats Minister directed that all necessary basic facilities for farmers, including electricity, drinking water, toilets and adequate gunny bags, should be properly provided in the market. He also directed officials to ensure proper cleanliness and other arrangements at the market.

He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Government is giving the highest priority to the interests of farmers. The State Government is procuring 24 crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), ensuring that farmers receive a fair price for their produce.