Ludhiana, May 3 -- Ludhiana has figured among Punjab's better-performing districts in wheat procurement this season, according to official data, even as lifting delays caused by shortage of railway rakes and transport constraints continue to slow mandi clearance in parts of the district.

With Punjab's wheat procurement season entering its final phase and arrivals across the state crossing the 90% mark, the district has maintained steady procurement operations across grain markets during the peak harvesting period.

According to district-wise figures, Ludhiana West has recorded wheat arrival of around 3.22 lakh metric tonnes against the estimated target of 3.94 lakh metric tonnes, while Ludhiana East has received nearly 3.45 lakh metric t...