Haryana millers’ assn ends strike
Following an assurance from Nayab Singh Saini to resolve all their issues, Haryana Rice Millers’ Association has declared to end their strike and resume lifting paddy in mandis. In a meeting with representatives of the association here on Thursday, Saini addressed several demands, noting that maximum were related to FCI and Centre. He assured them these issues and their request to enhance milling charges would be taken up with the Centre.
Chandigarh: Following an assurance from Nayab Singh Saini to resolve all their issues, Haryana Rice Millers’ Association has declared to end their strike and resume lifting paddy in mandis. In a meeting with representatives of the association here on Thursday, Saini addressed several demands, noting that maximum were related to FCI and Centre. He assured them these issues and their request to enhance milling charges would be taken up with the Centre.
“In case, charges are not enhanced, state govt may consider granting additional bonus to the millers,” he added. He said that the request to restore drying charges from 0.5% to 1% would also be taken up. Regarding the out-turn ratio for hybrid paddy, the CM said that the matter would be taken up with the Centre with the recommendation to consider the demand to decrease the out-turn ratio.
