State to contribute 124 LMT wheat to central pool: Minister
Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said the state is expected to contribute over 124 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat to the central pool, citing a bumper harvest. Already, 102 LMT has been procured, with ₹18,000 crore paid to farmers, he announced during a visit to Sirhind.
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Monday said the state was likely to contribute over 124 lakh metric tonne (LMT) of wheat to the central pool on account of bumper yield.
The minister said 102 LMT wheat had already been procured and Rs 18,000 crore paid to farmers collectively.
The minister made the remarks inspecting the Sirhind grain market.
Kataruchak was accompanied by Fatehgarh Sahib legislator Lakhbir Singh Rai, Deputy Commissioner Sona Thind and market committee chairman Gurwinder Singh Dhillon.
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Source : The Tribune
