Chandigarh, Sep 29 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday directed the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs department to ensure smooth and hassle-free procurement of paddy during the current Kharif Marketing Season beginning from October 1.
While reviewing the arrangements and preparedness for the Paddy procurement season at a high level meeting, the Chief Minister asked the Food and Civil Supplies Department, the nodal agency for the procurement operations, to ensure all necessary arrangements for smooth, prompt and seamless procurement and storage of paddy.