Mohali, April 14 -- Wheat procurement across mandis in the district is progressing smoothly, with payments being made promptly to farmers. An amount of Rs.17 crore has already been directly transferred into the bank accounts of farmers for their procured produce.

District Food and Supplies Controller (DFSC), Varinder Kumar, stated that as per Punjab government directions, payments are being credited even before the stipulated timeline. He reaffirmed the administration's commitment to procuring every grain of wheat in accordance with government norms.

So far, 13,717 metric tonnes of wheat have arrived in district mandis, out of which 9,272 metric tonnes have been procured. Among procurement agencies, PUNGRAIN has purchased 3,058 metric t...