NURMAHAL
The total purchase of paddy by the state government and private agencies from farmers crossed 11 Lakhs 96 thousand and 432 quintals on Thursday, which is less than last year's total purchase of 12 Lakhs 89 thousand and 432 quintals on this day in grain markets under the jurisdiction of the Bilga market committee.
Committee secretary Varinder Kumar said we expect 10 percent fewer purchases than last year’s paddy purchases.
He said 11 lakhs 08 thousand and 607 quintals of purchased paddy have been lifted from grain markets and farmers have been paid for their crop till November 20.