Chandigarh, October 25: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the government is committed to purchasing every grain of farmers’ crops. Both the Central and State Governments, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, are continuously working in the interest of farmers.
At present, procurement of paddy and bajra crops is underway in the state. However, those attempting to defraud the government under the pretext of procurement will not be spared under any circumstances.
High-Level Review Meeting to Ensure Transparency in Procurement
The Chief Minister held a high-level review meeting today at the Civil Secretariat to ensure transparency and smooth operations in paddy and bajra procurement. Officers from all concerned departments attended the meeting, with all Deputy Commissioners and Police Superintendents joining online. The meeting reviewed arrangements related to procurement, the condition of mandis, farmers’ complaints, and the e-procurement system. The Chief Minister clearly stated that the State Government will not compromise on the interests of farmers.
FIR to Be Filed Against Officials in Case of Irregularities
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini instructed that in cases where irregularities were found in e-procurement portal entries and H-Register auctions at the New Grain Mandi, Kanina, and Grain Mandi, Kosli, and where employees or officers have already been suspended, FIRs should also be registered against them.
52.18 Lakh Metric Tons of Crop Procured So Far
The Chief Minister emphasized that Haryana Government is determined to protect farmers’ earnings and purchase every grain of their produce. Officials reported that paddy procurement started on October 22, and in most mandis, it is proceeding smoothly. So far, procurement from 2.66 lakh farmers has resulted in approximately 52.18 lakh metric tons of paddy being purchased. Around Rs 10,204.98 crore has been transferred to farmers’ accounts. Procurement of bajra includes 291.10 metric tons by state agencies and 3.99 lakh metric tons by private traders.
Officials also reported some complaints regarding paddy coming from other states and irregularities in gate pass scanning, to which the government has taken a strict stance. Physical verification is being conducted for rice mills in Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, and Kaithal where paddy has been allocated for milling.
Strict Instructions for Mandis
The Chief Minister directed that technical staff availability in mandis be ensured so that gate pass scanning and physical verification are not hindered. He clarified that gate passes should only be scanned within the designated mandi area. In mandis where gate pass scanning has been misused, responsible employees and officers must be identified and detailed reports submitted. Along with strict administrative action, FIRs will also be registered in such cases. To prevent illegal entry of paddy from other states, all border districts have been instructed to implement strict police checkpoints.
District Officials to Conduct Inspections
The Chief Minister instructed district administration officers to regularly visit mandis and interact with farmers. Rice mills allocated paddy should be physically verified periodically. Any negligence or corruption at any level will be met with immediate strict action.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to CM Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, Principal Secretary to CM Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, DGP Sh. O.P. Singh, Additional Principal Secretary to CM Dr. Saket Kumar, Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department Sh. Anshaj Singh, and other senior officials.
