Over 2.17 Lakh Tonnes Reaches Mandis as DC Amit Kumar Panchal Orders Fast-Track Crop Lifting

Bumper arrivals of Kharif paddy have flooded agricultural grain markets across Sri Muktsar Sahib, taking total district arrivals past 2,17,817 metric tonnes by October 24, 2026. State procurement agencies have maintained a brisk buying pace, purchasing 1,98,228 metric tonnes of crop from arriving farmers. However, a significant gap between procurement and field clearance has emerged, with only 91,178.03 metric tonnes lifted from mandi yards so far. Addressing the space crunch and preventing market congestion, Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal issued strict instructions to procurement departments and millers on Sunday, directing field officers to clear accumulated stock immediately and streamline transactions for visiting growers.Procurement Snapshot: Over 1.98 Lakh Tonnes Bought Amid Lifting LagDistrict mandi boards recorded heavy grain inflows over the weekend as peak harvest operations got underway:Heavy Crop Inflow: Dedicated agricultural yards across Sri Muktsar Sahib have received an aggregate of 2,17,817 metric tonnes of harvested paddy through October 24.Active State Purchase: Multiple designated government procurement agencies stepped in swiftly to purchase 1,98,228 metric tonnes of the arrived produce at minimum support prices.The Lifting Deficit: Transport agencies have cleared only 91,178.03 metric tonnes from market premises, leaving more than 1.07 lakh metric tonnes of purchased paddy bags stacked inside mandis and awaiting transit to storage depots.District Administration Intervenes: DC Directs Coordinated Field MonitoringRecognizing the risk of storage blockages during peak arrival season, Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal called for swift logistical interventions:Farmer Convenience as Top Priority: The Deputy Commissioner underscored that agrarian families bringing their season's yield to market yards must not encounter operational bottlenecks, payment delays, or extended waiting periods.Inter-Departmental Synergy: District officials from food supplies, warehousing, and the mandi board were instructed to coordinate round-the-clock transport logistics to ensure that purchased stock moves directly to milling units without delay.On-Ground Inspections: Administrative task teams have been tasked with conducting regular field inspections across all rural and urban procurement centers to oversee weighment accuracy, gunny bag availability, and crop moisture testing.Focus on Mandi Clearance: DFSC Assures Smooth Disposal and Farmer ReliefDistrict authorities are mobilizing dedicated transport fleets to resolve the grain backlog:Targeting Rapid Offloading: District Food and Supply Controller (DFSC) Himanshu Kukkad affirmed that authorized agencies are actively operating across all notified centers to ensure swift procurement alongside ramped-up lifting.Preventing Bottlenecks: Enhanced truck deployments are being coordinated with local transport contractors to prevent pileups that could block unloading space for farmers arriving with fresh trolley loads.Round-the-Clock Monitoring: The district administration continues to track daily arrivals, purchases, and offloading metrics to maintain seamless procurement until the harvest season winds down.