NAKODAR
The total purchase of wheat grain by the state government agencies from farmers on Saturday crossed 3 lakhs 85,477 quintals which is more than the fixed target of 3 Lakhs 59,623 quintals in grain markets under the jurisdiction of the Mehat Pur market committee.
Committee secretary Manjit Singh said this year’s purchase is more than target despite bad weather adding that purchasing agencies are expecting some more quintals purchase. He said that 2,98,063 quintals of purchased wheat had been lifted and 87,414 quintals remain un-lifted, and farmers have been paid till 30 April.