Centre Convenes Meeting with Punjab Rice Millers to Address Paddy Season Concerns
The Central Government has scheduled a meeting with Punjab’s Rice Millers to address concerns related to the ongoing paddy procurement season, as announced by Tarsem Saini, President of the Rice Millers Association. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi and Minister of State Ravneet Bittu will discuss issues such as the delay in lifting old stocks and the procurement of the PR 126 paddy variety, which are crucial for timely processing and pricing. This meeting’s outcome will significantly impact Punjab’s agricultural landscape and India’s food security.
Centre Convenes Meeting with Punjab Rice Millers to Address Paddy Procurement Season Concerns: The Central Government has called for a meeting with Rice Millers from Punjab to discuss pressing issues arising from the ongoing paddy procurement season in the state. This was revealed by Tarsem Saini, President of the Rice Millers Association, Punjab.
According to Saini, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi and Union Minister of State Ravneet Bittu will engage with the millers to address the challenges they are currently facing. “The lifting of old stocks and the procurement of the PR 126 variety of paddy are among the key concerns that will be discussed during the meeting,” Saini said.
The millers have raised concerns over the delay in lifting old stocks from previous seasons, which is affecting the timely processing of the new paddy. Additionally, issues surrounding the procurement and pricing of the PR 126 variety, a prominent type of paddy in Punjab, are also on the agenda for discussion.
The outcome of this meeting is expected to have significant implications for the ongoing paddy season in Punjab, a key agricultural state that plays a critical role in India’s food security.
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