Chandigarh: Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister 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 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.
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.
