Shaurya Sharma
Fatehgarh Sahib. April.16, 2020: The process of procurement of wheat started in the district today. Approximately 200 MT of wheat arrived in the grain markets of the district particularly at Amloh, Mandi Gobindgarh, Nanowal and Khamano. Amrit Kaur Gill DC and Amneet Kondal SSP inspected the arrangements made at the grain markets and to redress the problems if any faced by the farmers or commission agents.
DC said that all the arrangements have been made and no farmer will face any problem in the mandis and tokens for bringing the wheat have been given in advance and it will be ensured that farmers bring the wheat strictly as per token. She said the payment will be made through electronic system. She said that each grain of wheat will be procured.
SSP said that the guidelines of the health department will be strictly followed and social distancing will be ensured. She said that whosoever comes to the mandis must wear the mask and proper hand wash.
They said that it is a challenge for the State to procure wheat in such circumstances. The Farmers should co-operate with the government to defeat COVID-19 threat.