Smooth Paddy and Millet Procurement in Haryana, Concerns Arise in Other States

Haryana’s paddy and millet procurement process is running smoothly, with over 98% of the arrived paddy already procured and payments directly deposited into farmers’ bank accounts. The state government has introduced an online gate pass system to streamline the process. However, concerns are emerging in other states. Telangana’s Civil Supplies Minister has directed officials to ensure a smooth procurement process, while Punjab’s opposition leader criticizes the AAP government’s handling of paddy procurement, citing a farmer’s suicide due to unsold crops as evidence of inaction.