Chandigarh, Sept. 7 -- The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved three key policies aimed at ensuring smooth and hassle-free procurement, transportation and lifting of paddy during the upcoming Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2026-27.

The Cabinet approved the Punjab Custom Milling Policy for Kharif 2026-27, Punjab Foodgrains Transportation Policy 2027 and Punjab Foodgrains Labour & Cartage Policy 2027. The government reiterated its commitment to lifting every grain procured from farmers during the upcoming paddy season.

According to the CMO, Bhagwant Mann has also been authorised to amend provisions of the policies in view of administrative requirements that may arise during the procurement season.

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