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Agriculture
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Inspects Paddy Procurement at Ajnala Market in Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 11:31 AM
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Punjab agricultural official Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal visited Ajnala market to assess the ongoing paddy procurement arrangements.
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, a senior official overseeing agricultural procurement in Punjab, arrived at the Ajnala market in Amritsar district on Tuesday. His visit was aimed at reviewing the mechanisms through which paddy is being bought from local farmers during the current procurement season.
During the inspection, Dhaliwal met with market officials and procurement staff to verify that the collection points, weighing scales, and payment processes were functioning as per state guidelines. He also toured the storage facilities to ensure that the harvested grain was being handled in compliance with quality standards.
The official emphasized the importance of timely procurement to prevent post‑harvest losses and to provide farmers with assured prices. He assured that any gaps identified during the visit would be addressed promptly to facilitate smooth operations for the remainder of the buying season.
During the inspection, Dhaliwal met with market officials and procurement staff to verify that the collection points, weighing scales, and payment processes were functioning as per state guidelines. He also toured the storage facilities to ensure that the harvested grain was being handled in compliance with quality standards.
The official emphasized the importance of timely procurement to prevent post‑harvest losses and to provide farmers with assured prices. He assured that any gaps identified during the visit would be addressed promptly to facilitate smooth operations for the remainder of the buying season.