The government’s procurement of wheat has crossed the minimum threshold quantity required to cater to all welfare schemes despite a delayed start, including distribution of free grains to nearly 800 million beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act, and authorities said they were on course to achieve grain-stocking targets for 2024. Procurement refers to purchases of grains by the Food …
With the state heading towards bumper paddy production this Kharif season, Mohali district alone has procured 44,694 metric tonnes more produce this year as compared to last year. Despite floods destroying the crop initially sown in July, farmers eventually had better yield this year. Explaining the reasons behind better yield this year, deputy commissioner Aashika Jain said the crop this …
