Punjab: Check moisture before harvesting paddy

Punjab: Not letting up in the paddy procurement, the district administration held a series of meetings with all stakeholders on Monday. Fazilka Deputy Commissioner Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu held discussions with representatives of farm associations, arhtiyas, combine operators and officials of procurement agencies. SSP Varinder Singh Brar and SP (D) Pradeep Singh Sandhu were also present. The DC advised farmers to check the moisture content of paddy before harvesting. Combine operators were asked not to harvest the crop after sunset. Arhtiyas were assured of timely lifting and adequate storage space. Sandhu said 57 procurement centres have been notified for crop procurement in the district. She said the staff has been instructed to clean the yards and make arrangements for basic amenities including potable water and floodlights. Loading contractors have been instructed to install GPS on every vehicle.