Farmers lift protest after Jalandhar Administration assures smooth lifing

Jalandhar : The Jalandhar District Administration, led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, has successfully assured farmers of a smooth and hassle-free lifing during ongoing procurement season in the district’s mandis. Following the administration’s proactive efforts, farmers lifted their protest from the Jalandhar-Moga National Highway.

On Dr. Aggarwal’s directive, a team comprising SDM-1 Randeep Singh Heer, DFSC Narinder Singh, and other officials met with the protesting farmers. The team assured the farmers that the entire paddy procurement process would strictly adhere to government-specified guidelines, and they would face no issues in selling their crops.

The officials informed the farmers that all necessary arrangements had been made in the mandis, and the lifting process would be conducted efficiently. They further assured that there is no shortage of Bardana (gunny bags) or any other facilities required to assist farmers during the operation.

In response to the administration’s assurances, the farmers positively withdrew their protest, expressing confidence in the District Administration’s efforts to ensure a seamless procurement season including lifting and payments.

farmers will not face any issues in mandis during procurement operations

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal today directed the concerned authorities to ensure the smooth and prompt procurement and lifting of paddy in the district’s mandis. Chairing a meeting with different departments, he stated that the Punjab government is committed to purchasing every single grain brought to the mandis by the farmers. Therefore, while there should be no shortage of facilities for both farmers and laborers, any delay or negligence in procurement and lifting will not be tolerated.

Dr. Aggarwal further mentioned that at the sub-division level, SDMs are holding meetings with farmers, commission agents, and millers to hear their concerns. He assured that these issues have been communicated to the Punjab Government and the solutions will be provided soon. He instructed the concerned officials to personally inspect the field and ensure timely payment for the procured paddy.

The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that the Punjab Government is committed to ensuring that no farmer faces any difficulty in selling their produce. He instructed that all procurement agencies, mandi board, food and civil supplies departments, etc., should coordinate with SDMs and DSPs for this task so that farmers do not have to face anu problem while selling their crop.