NAKODAR
The total purchase of paddy by the state government and private agencies from farmers crossed 7 Lakhs 27 thousand and 822quintals on Thursday, which is less than last year's total purchase of 7 Lakhs 72 thousand and 732 quintals in grain markets under the jurisdiction of the Mehat Pur market committee.
Committee secretary Varinder Kumar said we expect fewer purchases than last year’s paddy purchases.
He said the total amount purchased of paddy has been lifted from grain markets, and farmers have been paid for their crop until November 22.