Grain storage

02 Oct

Punjab Urges Centre to Clear Grain Stocks to Prevent Mandi Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAgriculture, Bhagwant Mann, FCI, Grain storage, Kharif season, Paddy procurement, Pralhad Joshi, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has urged the Centre to urgently clear foodgrain stocks from the State before the peak arrival of paddy, stressing that adequate storage space must be ensured to facilitate smooth procurement and prevent any difficulties for farmers in mandis. In a letter to Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, the Chief Minister sought immediate movement of 6 LMT (Lakh Metric Ton) rice by October 10 and 15 LMT wheat during October, pointing out that nearly 40 LMT wheat stocks are occupying space at rice mills and mandi yards,…

06 May

Haryana Government to Construct Massive Grain Silo Between Shahbad and Ambala to Secure Harvests

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGrain storage, Haryana agriculture, Hisar Airport, Nayab Singh Saini, Palwal water supply, Shahbad Ambala silo

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has prioritized the permanent resolution of grain storage issues by directing the construction of a large-scale silo between Shahbad and Ambala. During a high-level review meeting held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Wednesday, the Chief Minister emphasized that providing adequate warehouse and silo facilities is essential to prevent grain wastage and honour the hard work of the province's farmers. He instructed officials to identify approximately 100 acres of land situated strategically between a railway line and a road to ensure cost-effective connectivity across the country. The designated departments have been…