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Agriculture
Punjab Grain Chairman Reviews Rice Procurement in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 02:32 AM
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The chairman of Punjab Grain conducted a field assessment of rice procurement activities in Ludhiana, examining quality standards and collection processes.
Ludhiana – The chairman of Punjab Grain, the state agency responsible for procurement of paddy, visited key collection points in the city to assess the ongoing rice buying operations. During the visit, he inspected the condition of storage facilities, interacted with local procurement officers, and evaluated the adherence to quality parameters set by the department.
The assessment focused on verifying that the purchased paddy meets the prescribed moisture and impurity limits, which are crucial for ensuring fair pricing to farmers and maintaining the quality of the state’s grain stock. Officials accompanying the chairman noted that the current procurement season is progressing without major disruptions, though they highlighted areas where logistical support could be strengthened.
Following the review, the chairman emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring to safeguard farmer interests and to uphold the integrity of the procurement system. He assured that any identified gaps would be addressed promptly through coordinated action between the agency and local authorities.
The visit underscores the state government's commitment to transparent and efficient grain procurement, a critical component of Punjab’s agricultural economy.
The assessment focused on verifying that the purchased paddy meets the prescribed moisture and impurity limits, which are crucial for ensuring fair pricing to farmers and maintaining the quality of the state’s grain stock. Officials accompanying the chairman noted that the current procurement season is progressing without major disruptions, though they highlighted areas where logistical support could be strengthened.
Following the review, the chairman emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring to safeguard farmer interests and to uphold the integrity of the procurement system. He assured that any identified gaps would be addressed promptly through coordinated action between the agency and local authorities.
The visit underscores the state government's commitment to transparent and efficient grain procurement, a critical component of Punjab’s agricultural economy.