Jalalabad, April 28, 2025 : Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has won the hearts of farmers through the smooth procurement of wheat. This was stated by Jalalabad MLA Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy. He said that as soon as farmers bring their wheat to the markets, it is being purchased immediately, and payments are also being made promptly.
He mentioned that on the very day a farmer brings his crop, it is being sold, whereas during previous governments, farmers had to sit in the markets for many days.
MLA Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy stated that almost as much wheat is being purchased daily as it is arriving in the district markets. He said that in a single day, 31,656 metric tonnes of wheat arrived in the district markets, while 34,065 metric tonnes were procured in the same period.
He informed that payments to the district’s farmers are being made simultaneously. He further said that although the government had set a rule of payment within 48 hours, for the first time, payments are being made even earlier than 48 hours.
So far, payments amounting to ₹1307.63 crore have been made to the district’s farmers. He stated that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is firmly committed to the welfare of farmers.
Summary:
MLA Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy stated that the efficient and hassle-free wheat procurement process has won the trust and appreciation of farmers across the region.