Issued necessary directions to officers
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, April 18-
Haryana Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Fisheries', Shrikant Walgad today visited the Gharaunda grain market in Karnal district to assess the procurement and lifting process of wheat. He provided necessary directions to officers to expedite wheat lifting process.
During this occasion, Walgad informed that today he visited the Gharaunda grain market along with officers from HAFED, Haryana WareHouse Corporation, and officials from the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs. All relevant officers assured him of their complete support in wheat procurement and ensuring that farmers do not face any difficulties. He mentioned that so far, four lakh metric tons of wheat have arrived in this market. The SDM, Rajesh Soni, has assured to expedite the wheat lifting work. He informed that 42 percent of the wheat from the arrivals has already been lifted. Further speed will be brought into this work.
Walgad directed officers regarding the procurement of wheat varieties DBW 187 and 222, and asked them to report to district officers of various procurement agencies so that issues can be resolved promptly. ACS inspected the moisture content of wheat from different lots using 'moisture meter' which was found to be slightly more than the prescribed quantity. Instructions were given to regulate this as per norms. Apart from Secretary of the Market Committee, Chandraprakash, officials from various procurement agencies were also present on this occasion.