Bhagwant Singh Mann added that “no stone will be left unturned to facilitate farmers through foolproof arrangements at the micro level.”
CM Monitoring Paddy Procurement Himself; Impressive 100% Lifting Achieved; Commits to Procure “Every Grain”
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has directed senior IAS officers and administrative secretaries of various departments to ensure that the ongoing procurement of paddy is carried out in a “smooth and hassle-free” manner during Diwali.
In a meeting with IAS officers at his residence, the Chief Minister noted that despite the 2025 flood devastation, Punjab is still expected to contribute 175 LMT of paddy to the national pool, according to a press release issued by his office.
Stressing the need for “seamless and efficient procurement”, he said that concerted efforts must be made to ensure that every grain produced through the hard work and dedication of Punjabi farmers is purchased, the press release stated.
CM Mann informed the officers that his government has notified 1,822 regular purchase centers for the procurement of paddy in KMS 2025–26, and that all these notified ‘mandis’ have been duly allotted by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Punjab.
According to CM Mann, as of October 17, 2025, 38.65 lakh MT of paddy had arrived in the mandis, out of which 37.20 lakh MT had already been purchased. He added that, in line with the state government’s norm to ensure lifting within 72 hours of procurement, an impressive 100% lifting had been achieved.
CM Mann further stated that payments totaling Rs 7,472.20 crore had already been made to farmers for the procured grains. The Chief Minister reiterated the state government’s firm commitment to procure “every single grain” of paddy and stated that he is personally monitoring the entire procurement process to ensure that farmers do not face any inconvenience.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized that the government has introduced “path-breaking measures to ensure smooth, transparent, and efficient grain procurement across the state.”
Bhagwant Singh Mann added that “no stone will be left unturned to facilitate farmers through foolproof arrangements at the micro level.”
On the occasion, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha and other senior officers of the state government were also present, the press release said.
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