Punjab wheat procurement

06 May

Wheat Piles Up in Punjab Mandis Due to Centre’s Negligence: Harchand Singh Barsat Demands Urgent Lifting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCentre FCI wheat lifting delay, Harchand Singh Barsat, Punjab wheat procurement

Mohali, May 6, 2025 – Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat has blamed the Central Government for delays in lifting wheat from the state's procurement centres, resulting in large heaps of wheat lying exposed in grain markets. He praised the arrangements made under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, saying procurement operations were running smoothly, and farmers were receiving timely payments. However, the Centre and the Food Corporation of India (FCI), responsible for lifting the procured wheat, have failed to act promptly.Barsat informed that so far, 124.05 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have arrived in the mandis,…

21 Apr

39.15 Lakh Metric Tons of Wheat Arrives in Punjab Mandis, Over 35 Lakh MT Already Procured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab39.15 lakh MT arrival, Harchand Singh Barsat, Punjab wheat procurement

Mohali, April 21, 2025: Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat stated that wheat arrival and procurement are progressing at full pace across the state’s mandis. With effective arrangements in place, farmers are facing no issues during the process. So far, 39.15 lakh metric tons of wheat have arrived in the mandis, of which 35.09 lakh metric tons have been purchased.Barsat further shared that for the 2025-26 Rabi season, strong arrangements have been made with the convenience of farmers, commission agents, and laborers in mind. Out of the total purchase, 31.34 lakh metric tons were bought by government agencies, while…