Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana visited the Beri Grain Market in Jhajjar on Saturday morning to review arrangements for the procurement of bajra and paddy. During his inspection of the procurement process, he also interacted with farmers and commission agents.
The Agriculture Minister issued clear directions to officials that farmers must not face any inconvenience while selling their produce. He directed that the procurement process be conducted transparently, smoothly and within the stipulated time frame, and that farmers’ grievances be resolved on priority.
The Agriculture Minister reviewed the arrangements at a meeting with officials of the concerned departments and procurement agencies at the Market Committee office located within the grain market premises. He said that the Central and State Governments are committed to protecting farmers’ interests and ensuring fair prices for their produce. Providing better facilities to farmers in mandis and ensuring procurement of their crops in accordance with prescribed rules are among the government’s key priorities.
Shyam Singh Rana said that, alongside crop procurement, arrangements for lifting, storage and payment must also function smoothly in the mandis. He directed officials to take farmers’ grievances seriously and ensure their timely resolution. All procurement agencies must work in coordination while adhering to the prescribed rules.
He said that it is the responsibility of the concerned officials to provide farmers with a better environment and adequate facilities in the mandis. All departments must regularly monitor the arrangements and take necessary steps to improve them.
