Punjab CM Mann Seeks Urgent Lifting of 15 LMT Wheat, 6 LMT Rice From State
Bhagwant Mann urged the Union government to move 6 LMT of rice and 15 LMT of wheat to clear storage before peak paddy arrivals.
- On Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wrote to Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi, requesting urgent movement of 6 lakh metric tonnes of rice and 15 LMT of wheat ahead of the Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27.
- Persistent storage shortages with the Food Corporation of India have left nearly 17 LMT of wheat in rice mills and mandi yards as of September 29, despite Punjab requesting consistent monthly movement of 10 LMT since June.
- Data shows only 8.30 LMT of rice and 4.30 LMT of wheat moved out of Punjab between September 1 and 29, while only 94% of the previous season's Custom Milled Rice had been delivered against required quantities.
- Mann warned that if wheat stocks remain, farmers could face difficulty unloading produce in mandis, potentially triggering unrest among stakeholders as peak paddy arrivals are expected around October 10.
- To prevent procurement disruptions during peak season, the state requested that the Centre direct officials to ensure the movement of 6 LMT of rice between October 1 and 10, maintaining law and order in Punjab.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann seeks urgent clearance of stocks ahead of paddy arrivals - The Tribune
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has urged the Centre to urgently clear foodgrain stocks from the state before the peak arrival of paddy, stressing that adequate storage space must be ensured for smooth procurement and to prevent difficulties for farmers in mandis.
CM Bhagwant Mann asks Centre to urgently lift rice, wheat stocks from Punjab
Bhagwant Mann has asked Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to expedite the movement of rice and wheat from Punjab ahead of the new procurement season. He said storage shortages could disrupt paddy procurement, unsettle millers and farmers, and trigger law and order concerns.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has appealed to the central government to immediately clear the state's grain stocks before the arrival of paddy. He stressed that ensuring adequate storage space is essential to ensure smooth procurement and prevent any inconvenience to farmers in the mandis. In a letter to Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Prahlad Joshi, the Chief Minister has demanded the immediate lifting of 6 la…
Chandigarh | Amid the procurement of rice, the pressure of picking up old grains has increased in Punjab. In September 12.60 lakh metric tonnes of grain were raised, whereas 21 lakh tonnes will have to be raised in October. That is to say, more than 8.40 lakh tonnes will have to be lifted in a month. The biggest challenge is wheat. In September 4.30 lakh tonnes of wheat was raised, while the target is to lift 1.5 lakh tonnes in October. That's a…
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