Record single-day wheat lifting in Mohali district mandis
Mohali’s grain markets hit a new milestone, lifting 8,015 metric tons of wheat in a single day, including 6,474 MT by government agencies. Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal praised the smooth coordination and logistics, while officials confirmed 81,076 MT procured this season and Rs 181.60 crore paid to farmers, exceeding payment timelines with 119% efficiency.
Mohali: In a significant milestone for the ongoing wheat procurement season, government purchasing agencies have set a new single-day record, lifting 6,474 metric tons (MT) of wheat from the district’s grain markets. With additional purchases by private traders, the total wheat lifted in a single day surged to 8,015 MT, according to deputy commissioner Komal Mittal.
DC Mittal highlighted that this record-breaking lifting operation reflects the coordinated efforts of procurement agencies to ensure smooth and timely transportation of wheat from mandis to storage points. She said special arrangements, including the mobilisation of trains and containers, are being made to expedite wheat movement to other states.
“The wheat procurement process is running at full capacity across district mandis, and efforts are being intensified to maintain the momentum,” she said.
District food and supply controller Dr Navreet said a total of 81,076 MT of wheat has been procured from district markets so far this season. Out of this, 37,153 MT — about 66% — were lifted within 72 hours, adhering to government timelines. He assured that the remaining stock would also be cleared without delay.
Dr Navreet also said market arrivals have peaked in recent days, and all logistical arrangements, including the availability of bales and labour, are in place. He also noted an impressive payment performance: Rs 181.60 crore has been credited to farmers’ accounts by April 23, exceeding the 48-hour payment target with 119% efficiency.
“All government agencies are working round-the-clock to ensure the timely lifting of procured wheat and to keep the grain markets uncluttered,” he said. “Under the directives of the Punjab government, we are committed to purchasing every single grain of wheat brought by farmers to the mandis,” she said.
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Source : The Times Of India
